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Northwestern State University

Northwestern State University
Caspari Hall, Office 116
Natchitoches, LA 71497

Official telephone: (318) 357-6001
Website: https://www.nsula.edu
Screen last updated on: September 2025
QUICK FACTS
Year established: 1884
Type of school: public
Programs: 4-year undergraduate, graduate school
Religious affiliation: no
Campus enrollment: 8,523 students
Coeducational information: coeducational institution
Application fee: $20

CONTACT INFORMATION
Street address: Northwestern State University
Caspari Hall, Office 116
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Mailing address: Northwestern State University
Caspari Hall, Office 116
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Main telephone numbers: 318 357-6001

CAMPUS LINKS
Main homepage: https://www.nsula.edu

CAMPUS SUMMARY
Northwestern State is a public, liberal arts university. Founded in 1884 as the Louisiana State Normal School for women, it adopted coeducation in 1891. Its 940-acre campus is located in Natchitoches.


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