Division I · Southland Conference
Northwestern State University · Cost & aid
Natchitoches, LA · Town · Public · Master's university · the Demons · Website ↗
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$37,493
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$26,705
In-state
on campus
$13,156
Average net price
top quarter for affordability in Division I
$2.4M
Athletic aid, women's
$14,484 per roster spot
$3M
Athletic aid, men's
$11,693 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $37,493 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$2,433,452
- Per roster spot$14,484 across 168 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$2,970,148
- Per roster spot$11,693 across 254 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$52k / $116k
- Tuition & fees$8,864 in-state · $19,652 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
Where it ranks
Among Division I schools; every list Northwestern State University is on.
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