Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · Private four-year · Suburb: Midsize
1,156undergraduates
65%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$27,291average net price per year
63%graduate in 6 years
79%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 3,571
- Admitted
- 2,248
- Admit rate
- 65%
- Admit rate, women
- 67%
- Admit rate, men
- 57%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 11%
- First-year students
- 246
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 55%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 470-620
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 470-590
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 42%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 25-31
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
45 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (44 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (5)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Ecology Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Zoology/Animal Biology Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (24 awarded)
Education (5)
- Art Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- History Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (5)
- Digital Arts Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (4)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Health Communication Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Christian Studies Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, Other Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Psychology (2)
- Performance and Sport Psychology Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (1)
- Youth Ministry Bachelor's (2 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (18)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Doctorate (research)
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship Master's
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration Post-master's certificate
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Master's
- Nursing Administration Master's
- Social Work Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Divinity/Ministry Master's
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Clinical Psychology Master's
- Business Analytics Post-bachelor's certificate
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $39,370
- Housing and food on campus
- $11,550
- Books and supplies
- $1,320
- Other on-campus costs
- $4,346
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $56,586
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $56,586
- Total cost living at home
- $46,890
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $22,918 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $21,975 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $24,101 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $26,385 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,028 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $23,126
- Got a grant from the college
- 99%
- Average grant from the college
- $21,364
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 29%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 59%
- Average amount borrowed
- $9,784
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 48%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 60%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 63%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 63%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 60%
- Came back for year two
- 79%
| Pell grant students | 42% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 63% |
| Neither | 86% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 157 | 65% |
| Men | 110 | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 3 | 100% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 33 | 45% |
| White | 216 | 66% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 60% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| International | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 261 | 63% | 10% |
| Started here, part-time | 1 | 0% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 119 | 56% | 2% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 21 | 62% | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,774
- Undergraduates
- 1,156
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,014
- Part-time undergraduates
- 142
- Graduate students
- 618
- Students per faculty member
- 14 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 13%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 8%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 8%
| Women | 58% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 67% |
| Two or more races | 7% |
| Race unknown | 7% |
| International | 2% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Midsize
- Address
- 623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, ID, 83686-5897
- County
- Canyon County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Church of the Nazarene
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.