School Overview
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is located in Nampa, Idaho, USA. This private Christian liberal arts college has an acceptance rate for applicants of 69.7% (in 2007). The mission of the school is to transform the whole person by instilling habits for the strength, mind, soul, and heart of the individual. Because the school is centered in Jesus Christ, NNU strives to enable each of its students to become one of God’s redemptive and creative agents in the world.
There are six schools at NNU: Theology & Christian Ministries, Health & Science, Education & Social Work, Business & Economics, and Academic Resources (Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities.) The school is the home for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology. NNU also offers 29 bachelor’s degrees and 7 graduate programs. In 2007, 1,247 of its 1,836 students were undergraduates.
General Information
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Admission Office 623 Holly Street Nampa, ID 83686-5897 (208) 467-8496 (877) 668-4968 Fax: (208) 467-8645 [email protected] Contact: Stacey Berggren Director of Admissions |
Main Address 623 Holly Street Nampa, ID 83686-5897 (208) 467-8000 www.nnu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,324 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 303 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,281 Graduate enrollment: 615 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 66% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 89% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Ceramics B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Industrial/Organizational Psychology B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Social Sciences International Relations B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Bible Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Northwest Nazarene University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (208) 467-8011 |
| Website: | www.nnu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | love.nnu.edu/apply |
| Address: | 623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686-5897 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,201 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 49% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,439 (65% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $29,800 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,800 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $20,181 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Northwest Nazarene University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Northwest Nazarene University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Engineering | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | 3 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 2 | 61 | 15 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Northwest Nazarene University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $29,800 |
| Out-of-state | $29,800 |
| Books and supplies | $1,260 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,320 |
| Out-of-state | $10,320 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 271 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 270 | 100% | $20,181 |
| Student loan aid | 184 | 68% | $6,433 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,226 | 72% | $18,823 |
| Federal student loans | 885 | 52% | $7,386 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Northwest Nazarene University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Northwest Nazarene University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,046 | 389 | 657 | Percent admitted | 100% | 74% | 69% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 27% | 32% | 23% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Northwest Nazarene University Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 2,201 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,483 |
| Graduate enrollment | 718 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Northwest Nazarene University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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