Northwestern State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master¹s and specialist degrees. Complaints against the Commission or Northwestern State University may be made by contacting the Office of the President, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA 71497 (318) 357-6441. The University is required to maintain a record of complaints received by the institution.