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Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University is a small, private institution located in Nampa, id. Founded in 1913, Northwest Nazarene University offers undergraduate degrees in 67 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,115 undergraduates
cost $36,298 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Northwest Nazarene University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.2%
SAT score average 1139
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.7
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
15
111 days away Application deadline date

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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northwest Nazarene University is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other

Popular majors

Social Work
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Educational Administration and Supervision
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Curriculum and Instruction
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,298
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,500
Books & supplies $1,264
Other expenses $3,410
Cost of attendance* $51,472
Average financial aid package $29,340
Estimated cost $22,132 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,298
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,500
Books & supplies $1,264
Other expenses $3,410
Cost of attendance* $51,472
Average financial aid package $29,340
Estimated cost $22,132 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northwest Nazarene University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,115, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

1,774

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
35%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northwest Nazarene University, students love their Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686-5897
phone 208-467-8011
address https://www.nnu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Students in free enterprise (sife)

Student government association

Fellowship of christian athletes

The crusader newspaper

The oasis yearbook

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northwest Nazarene University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northwest Nazarene University?

Northwest Nazarene University is located in Nampa, id.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Nazarene University? 

The acceptance rate for Northwest Nazarene University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Northwest Nazarene University?

The average high school GPA for Northwest Nazarene University students was 3.7.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northwest Nazarene University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northwest Nazarene University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $205,888.

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