Northwest Nazarene University

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About Northwest Nazarene University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Church of the Nazarene

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Northwest Nazarene University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Nampa, Idaho. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,156, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,095.

Nampa, ID

$40,095

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

63%

Acceptance Rate

79%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

60%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile940-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

26%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

47%

Unknown

0%

Black

1%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

35%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

33

Total Online Enrollment

464

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

66% On-campus

34% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold17% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold80% online

Master'sCheck Bold75% online

DoctorateCheck Bold33% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

28%

State Grant Aid

9%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

35%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,391
State Grant Aid$2,523
Institution Grant Aid$21,364
Pell Grant Aid$4,704

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

18.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Social Sciences.
20Theology And Religious Vocations.
21Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.