

Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID, USA
3.81
Average Rating
Affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts institution in western Idaho. NNU grants bachelor’s degrees in over 60 academic areas of study. In addition, all students are required to complete a general education cross-cultural experience requirement usually accomplished through labs or study abroad programs. As a Christian university, NNU holds chapel services three times per week and chapel is streamed on the university website.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Church of the Nazarene
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1, 2021 | |
Fall Regular Decision | February 2, 2021 | |
Spring Regular Decision | December 15, 2018 |
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
50%
Out-Of-State Students
43%
47%
Submitting ACT
79%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1148
0
1600
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,201
Total Number of Undergrads
1,483
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
61%
20-39 Students
30%
40-99 Students
7%
0
100
31%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $32,830
|
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,830
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$7,990
|
Books and Supplies | $1290
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
72%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,181
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,028
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,074
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,433
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$254
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
US National: 44%
57%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
40
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
68%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Crusaders
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Boise
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Pocatello
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,300
What Students Are Saying
3.81
Average Rating
Northwest Nazarene University has great teachers, great spiritual atmosphere and great fellow students. The campus is very nice as well. I would advise it to anybody.
Timothy from Cove, OR
This University has an excellent reputation for providing a quality education.
The facility members are caring and very well trained in their fields.
The quality of the education I am receiving will be used to help further my career as well as provide me with spiritual well being.
The facility members are caring and very well trained in their fields.
The quality of the education I am receiving will be used to help further my career as well as provide me with spiritual well being.
Suzie Student
Absolutely incredible school! The teachers care about each student individually and the class room sizes make it easy to learn and interact. There is a strong sense of community as students care about students and there are always new activites to be involved in.
Danielle from Boise, ID
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