Northwest Nazarene University

#1 in Idaho

4-years Private College In Nampa, ID

Northwest Nazarene University (referred to as NNU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Nampa, ID. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Northwest Nazarene University is $39,370. The school has a total enrollment of 1,778 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Northwest Nazarene University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$39,370 (2023)
Acceptance Rate88.19%
Student Population1,778
Test Scores1,120 (SAT) 25 (ACT)
Graduation Rate58%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Northwest Nazarene University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (9/1/1930 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Northwest Nazarene University is $39,370 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Northwest Nazarene University is $11,408 for academic year 2021-2022. Northwest Nazarene University offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan. 83 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $21,016 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Northwest Nazarene University is 88.19% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 7.99%. The average SAT score is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 25. Northwest Nazarene University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,778 students are attending at Northwest Nazarene University (1,140 undergraduate students). There are 100 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 87 part-time faculty working for Northwest Nazarene University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 283 (full-time) and 98 (part-time). The graduation rate at Northwest Nazarene University is 58% and the retention rate is 72% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Northwest Nazarene University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Northwest Nazarene University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Northwest Nazarene University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Northwest Nazarene University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students