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Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID · Suburb · 1,024 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$29,580
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$51,719
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
65%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a private Christian liberal arts institution in Nampa, Idaho, best known for integrating spiritual formation with strong academic preparation. The university features particularly well-regarded programs in nursing, business, education, and ABET-accredited engineering, where undergraduates routinely participate in high-level scientific research, including NASA-sponsored satellite projects. Campus life centers on a close-knit, faith-focused community enriched by NCAA Division II athletics and quick access to the outdoor recreation of the Treasure Valley. NNU stands out by offering the intimate mentorship and small class sizes of a faith-based college alongside surprisingly robust, hands-on STEM research opportunities.

Wikipedia:Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a private Nazarene university in Nampa, Idaho.

Location
Nampa, ID, 83686-5897 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
303 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$40,794
Housing & food (on campus)$12,070
Books & supplies$700
Cost of attendance$55,163
Average net price$29,580
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$40,794
Housing & food (on campus)$12,070
Books & supplies$700
Cost of attendance$55,163
Average net price$29,580
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$28,732
$30–48k
$30,626
$48–75k
$35,166
$75–110k
$33,413
$110k+
$34,800
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
59%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
61% graduated · 19% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 20% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,488
10 yrs after entry$51,719
Debt
Median at graduation$23,750
Monthly payment$252
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$38,252
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1130
R 515–630 · M 490–610
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 22–27 · E 20–28 · M 20–28
SAT middle 50%: 1005–1240
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$51,227
Independent
33%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
15%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,488
After 10 yrs
$51,719
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing56
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities14
Social Work14
Business Administration, Management and Operations14
Accounting and Related Services11
Computer Science10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10
Engineering, General10
Religion/Religious Studies9
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Communication and Media Studies6
Biology, General6
Psychology, General6
Music5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$72M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,760/mo
Teaching spend
$6,557
per student
Federal loans
61%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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