Northwest Nazarene University (NNU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	821
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Nampa, Idaho, NNU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that NNU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Northwest Nazarene University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, NNU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at NNU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,390

Cost of attendance at Northwest Nazarene University in 2022 for students from Idaho.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average	$7,163
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,390

Cost of attendance at Northwest Nazarene University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Idaho's average	$20,992
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Northwest Nazarene University received on average $21,525 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,525

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	77	28%	$4,184	$322,181
Other Federal Grant	77	28%	$4,739	$364,931
State Grant/Scholarships	10	4%	$1,549	$15,492
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	269	99%	$20,111	$5,409,886
Total Grant & Scholarships	269	99%	$21,525	$5,790,309

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest Nazarene University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest Nazarene University students is 62.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.8%.

62.6%

asian 42.9% 3 students
African American 100.0% 6 students
white 65.8% 135 students
unknown 50.0% 3 students
hispanic 39.3% 11 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Northwest Nazarene University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest Nazarene University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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