Northwestern State Softball
Northwestern State University · Demons
Southland · Natchitoches, LA
$9K
In-state tuition
Out-of-state: $20K
Up to 25
Scholarships
allowed under 2025 roster-limit rules (funding varies by program)
43%
Graduation rate
Room & board: $11K
Tuition and graduation rate: College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026. Room and board: IPEDS 2023-2024.
Northwestern State softball at a glance
Where the program sits and what a year here costs. How athletic aid works in D1.
- Conference level
- Mid-Major
- Est. in-state year, all in
- $19,481
- Est. out-of-state year, all in
- $30,269Tuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid.
- Debt as a share of year-10 pay
- 53%Median debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back.
- Total enrollment
- 8,847
Cost, debt and enrollment: IPEDS 2023-2024 and College Scorecard (released June 10, 2026). Conference level: CommitBound.
Program Info
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Southland
- Location
- Natchitoches, LA
- Scholarships
- Up to 25 (2025 roster rules)
Coaching Staff
Jason Anderson
Head Coach
a•••@nsula.eduVerified against the school's athletics site
Paxtyn Hayes
Assistant Coach
h•••@nsula.eduMandy Jordan
Assistant Coach
j•••@nsula.eduJT Smith
Assistant Coach
s•••@nsula.eduMolly Carter
Director of Recruiting and Analytics
Something wrong? Report a coaching change
Camps & Clinics
Elite Prospect Camp
- Date
- 12/19/2026
- Cost
- $138.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - 12th Grade
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Natchitoches, LA, Dec 19–Dec 20. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Elite All Skills Camp
- Date
- 01/09/2027
- Cost
- $138.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - College Sophomore
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Natchitoches, LA, Jan 9–Jan 10. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Elite Pitching & Catching Camp
- Date
- 01/09/2027
- Cost
- $85.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 7th Grade - College Sophomore
Run by the program's staff to see and evaluate players — the kind of camp that matters for recruiting.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Natchitoches, LA, Jan 9–Jan 10. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
2026 Winter Instructional Camp | Coach and associated player registration
- Date
- 01/10/2027
- Cost
- $0 - $75 + fees
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Natchitoches, LA, Jan 10–Jan 11. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
2026 Winter Instructional Camp | Individuals registering WITHOUT a team
- Date
- 01/10/2027
- Cost
- $85.00 incl. fees
- Age Group
- 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Your travel team attends together — less individual evaluation than a prospect camp.
Register at official siteTravelling in? 1 night in Natchitoches, LA, Jan 10–Jan 11. Check hotel prices →
From Ryzer, checked . Confirm dates and cost on the registration page before you travel.
Camp Tips for Recruits
- Register early — the best camps fill up months in advance.
- Contact the coaching staff BEFORE attending their camp to express your interest. They will watch more closely.
- Before paying for any event, ask: which specific coaches will be there? Get confirmation.
What Northwestern State Coaches Look For
Recruiting benchmarks for Mid-Major programs. Min = on the radar, Competitive = solidly in the pool, Elite = stands out.
See how your metrics compare to Northwestern State's standards.
Try CalculatorBenchmarks compiled from recruiting services. Individual programs may have different expectations based on roster needs.
Quick Fit Check
Enter your top metrics to see how you compare to Northwestern State's Mid-Major standards.
Recruiting Timeline
D1 contact rules for Northwestern State. Select your graduation year to see personalized deadlines.
Class of 2028 — currently a Junior
When Coaches Can Contact You
1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year — coaches can call, text, email, and DM on social media
Campus Visits
Official and unofficial visits are allowed from 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year, but a dead period usually covers the first days of September (August 28–September 3 in 2026-27), so visits start once it ends. Walking a campus on your own is allowed anytime.
Offers & Commitments
No recruiting conversations, so no verbal offers, before 1 p.m. Central on September 1 of junior year; verbal offers are not binding. A school can't put an aid offer in writing until August 1 of senior year. Softball has one signing date (the second Wednesday of November of senior year) and no separate spring period; each school sets its own final deadline. (The written offer of athletics aid replaced the NLI in October 2024.)
Key Dates
- 1 p.m. Central, September 1 of junior year — calls, texts, emails and DMs open; visits follow after the early-September dead period
- August 1 of senior year — a school may put an aid offer in writing
- Second Wednesday of November, senior year — signing opens (no spring period)
Updated for 2026-27 NCAA rules
Ready to start your recruiting journey?
Create your accountTournament Attendance
ExclusiveAttended in past seasons
Events already played where the organizer listed Northwestern State as attending. A guide to where this program tends to recruit — not a commitment to this year's schedule.
Seen Northwestern State at a tournament? You do not need the coach's name. Report a coach sighting
Northwestern State softball roster outlook
Northwestern State carries 26 players on its 2026-2027 roster. 10 seniors and graduate students leave after this season.
- Pitchers: 2 leaving, 3 returning.2 leaving
- Catchers: 2 leaving, 1 returning.2 leaving
- Infielders: 2 leaving, 6 returning.2 leaving
- Outfielders: 2 leaving, 4 returning.2 leaving
- Utility: 2 leaving, 2 returning.2 leaving
See as a table
| Position | Leaving | Returning |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchers | 2 | 3 |
| Catchers | 2 | 1 |
| Infielders | 2 | 6 |
| Outfielders | 2 | 4 |
| Utility | 2 | 2 |
From the program's published 2026-2027 roster. “Leaving” counts seniors and graduate students; juniors who transfer or leave early are not included, and players with remaining eligibility can return.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get recruited by Northwestern State University softball?
Start by filling out the Northwestern State University recruiting questionnaire, then email the coaching staff directly. Attend camps and showcases where Northwestern State University coaches are present. CommitBound can help you track your outreach and build recruiting habits.
Does Northwestern State University offer softball scholarships?
Northwestern State University is a D1 program. Up to 25 scholarships are allowed under the 2025 roster-limit rules, though funding varies by program.
When are Northwestern State University softball camps?
Northwestern State University has 5 camps listed. Check the camps section above for dates, costs, and registration links.
Who is the head coach at Northwestern State University?
The current head coach is Jason Anderson. Verified coach email access is available with a free CommitBound account.
Follow Northwestern State Softball
Location
Recruiting Difficulty
This is a competitive D1 program. Strong travel ball and academic credentials are expected. Start reaching out to coaches early.
Graduate Outcomes
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $47,021/yr
- Median earnings (6yr)
- $39,485/yr
- Median student debt
- $25,000
- Admission rate
- 93%
Good Value — 10-year median earnings vs. four years of published tuition
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Academic Profile
- Avg. net price
- $13,606/yr
- Students on Pell Grant
- 35%
- SAT range (EBRW + Math)
- 866–1163
- ACT range
- 18–24
Avg. net price is the actual average cost after aid — not sticker tuition. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released June 10, 2026.
Interested in Northwestern State?
No card and no time limit: the free plan is yours to keep. When you want more, Pro unlocks unlimited schools and coach emails for $29.99/month. It launches soon.
Create your accountMore D1 Programs in LA
Quick Facts
- Division
- D1
- Conference
- Southland
- State
- LA
- Camps Listed
- 5
Similar Programs
View all Southland softball programs →
Programs with similar academics, cost, and competitiveness to Northwestern State
Explore Softball in Louisiana
Camps in Louisiana
Find prospect camps and clinics at Louisiana programs
Tournaments in Louisiana
Browse upcoming softball tournaments and showcases
Northwestern State Recruiting Questionnaire
Direct link to the official questionnaire and what to have ready
Northwestern State Softball Camps
Camp dates, registration links, and how to prepare
All Recruiting Guides
Step-by-step guides for every stage of recruiting
We work hard to keep all data for Northwestern State accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
Recruiting at Northwestern State?
No card and no time limit: the free plan is yours to keep. When you want more, Pro unlocks unlimited schools and coach emails for $29.99/month. It launches soon.