Freshman retention rate up 87% at Northwestern State

Northwestern State University’s Spring 2026 enrollment shows modest growth over last year and strong retention rates for freshmen. The university reports an undergraduate headcount of 6,913 students and 849 graduate and professional students bringing the Spring 2026 total to 7,762. The numbers include all of NSU’s campuses in Natchitoches, Alexandria, Leesville/Fort Polk, Barksdale AFB in B...

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