Overview

Northwest Nazarene University is a University institution located in Nampa, ID, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 623 S University Blvd
Nampa, ID  83686
United States

Contact Phone: 877-668-4968

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Ecology	×
Neuroscience	×
Zoology/animal Biology	×
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	×
Communication, General	×
Health Communication	×
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	×
Psychology Teacher Education	×
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	×
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Physical Therapy/therapist	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-pharmacy 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	×
Outdoor Education	×
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	×
Religion/religious Studies, Other	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Environmental Chemistry	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Performance And Sport Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
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	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
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	×
Digital Arts	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Keyboard Instruments	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×
Musical Theatre	×
Painting	×
Printmaking	×
Sculpture	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,957

Applied

2,117

Accepted

1,043

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,727

Females Applied

1,264

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,230

Males Applied

853

Males Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.73

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	September 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	520	620
SAT Math	-	500	610
ACT Composite	22	22	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,190

Private

Fees

800

Full-time student fees

12,260

Room & board

5,890

Room only

Financial Aid

31,679

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,145

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

33,963

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,479

Avg. Loan Aid

14,125

Avg. Grant Aid

23,775

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,043

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

40%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.23%
Black or African American	1.66%
White or Caucasian	72.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.59%
Asian	1.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	6.84%
Other	1.07%

Gender

Male (43.91%)

Female (56.09%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	58%

Student Activities

Drama/theatre group

Choral groups

Campus events:
Black Tie Formal Dance, 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
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
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
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
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

196

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 98

Part-time - 98

Male - 92

Female - 104