Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID
1,530
Students
23,634
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
783/818
Acceptance Rate
Small town
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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
Nampa, ID 83686-5897
United States
Contact
Phone: 208-467-8011
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Cell And Molecular Biology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Education Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Pre-engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Physical Therapy |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biblical Studies |
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| Divinity/ministry |
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| Missionary Studies And Missiology |
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| Pastoral Studies/counseling |
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| Religious Education |
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| Religious/sacred Music |
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| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Painting |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
818
Applied
783
Accepted
1,530
Enrolled
Female Admissions
500
Females Applied
476
Females Accepted
95%
Male Admissions
318
Males Applied
307
Males Accepted
97%
Applying
3.59
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 |
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| Fall freshmen | August 15th | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | December 15th | January 15th | |
| Transfer | August 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 630 | |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,300
Fees
500
Full-time student fees
7,400
Room & board
3,550
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
23,634
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,716
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
20,282
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,137
Avg. Loan Aid
12,903
Avg. Grant Aid
7,489
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
22%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,530
Total undergrad students
3%
International Students
42%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.13% |
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| Black or African American | 1.78% |
| White or Caucasian | 75.2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.52% |
| Asian | 1.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 4.38% |
| Other | 5.42% |
Gender
Male (41.5%)
Female (58.5%)
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 | 71% |
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
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
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
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
119
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 118
Part-time - 1
Male - 68
Female - 51