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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Northwestern State University of Louisiana women's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southland Conference from Natchitoches, Louisiana. Led by head coach Alan Frey, Northwestern State University of Louisiana pairs a 93% acceptance rate with a 45% graduation rate and a $13,134 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
17
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southland Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
10,544
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
93%
State
Louisiana
City
Natchitoches
Address
175 Sam Sibley Drive

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 45% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%46%'21-2238%'22-2337%'23-2450%'24-2556%'25-26
Staff
Alan Frey
Head Coach
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Alex Frazier
Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach
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Britta Belanger
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Harley Cook
Assistant Coach
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Kolby Morgan
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach & Director of Basketball Operations
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F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 5% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
71%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
45%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$39,485
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$47,021
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 88% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$5,180
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$15,968
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,150
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,134
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 4% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,163,354
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$201,709
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