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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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4 Year, Private

Division 2

1,156 undergraduates

$40,895 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.

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Acceptance rate 63.0%

SAT score average 1184

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.73

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

August

245 days away Application deadline date

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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 14:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

14 :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

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $40,895

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,550

Books & supplies $1,320

Other expenses $4,346

Cost of attendance* $58,111

Average financial aid package $31,679

Estimated cost $26,432 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $40,895

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,550

Books & supplies $1,320

Other expenses $4,346

Cost of attendance* $58,111

Average financial aid package $31,679

Estimated cost $26,432 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 1,156, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

1,774

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

71%

African American %

Hispanic American %

12%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

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

623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686

8776684968

https://www.nnu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Students in free enterprise (sife)

Student government association

Fellowship of christian athletes

The crusader newspaper

The oasis yearbook

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 63%.

What’s the average GPA for Northwest Nazarene University?

The average high school GPA for Northwest Nazarene University students was 3.73.

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 $232,444.

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