Overview

Northwest Nazarene University is a Comprehensive institution located in Nampa, ID, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 623 S. University Boulevard
Nampa, ID  83686-5897
United States

Contact Phone: 208-467-8011

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Ecology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Studies/critical Theory And Analysis
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Environmental Chemistry
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Theology/theological Studies
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Commercial And Advertising Art
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,793

Applied

2,146

Accepted

1,241

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,651

Females Applied

1,266

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,142

Males Applied

880

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	October 15th
Other early decision plan	December 15th	December 15th
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,740

Private

Fees

650

Full-time student fees

9,600

Room & board

4,600

Room only

Financial Aid

26,220

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,070

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

25,390

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

7,226

Avg. Loan Aid

14,653

Avg. Grant Aid

38,052

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,241

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

42%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.97%
Black or African American	1.61%
White or Caucasian	76.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.56%
Asian	1.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	5.08%
Other	0.97%

Gender

Male (41.34%)

Female (58.66%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	74%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fresheree Talent Show, TWIRP (The Woman is Required to Pay) and Mr. NNU Pageant

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Student Government Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The Crusader newspaper and The Oasis yearbook

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
residence hall check-in system, on-campus police hub

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2	No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Lacrosse		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

105

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 105

Part-time - 0

Male - 54

Female - 51

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