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Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC

Nampa, Idaho 83686-5897

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivate

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Northwest Nazarene University is a private institution in Nampa with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1184, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,719 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,537.

Established
1913
Motto
Seek Ye Firstthe Kingdom of God
Mascot
Nighthawks
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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63%Acceptance
1184SAT Avg
1,138Students
14:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$51,719Earnings 10yr
$25,537Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northwest Nazarene University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1184

Reading & WritingMid: 560
470620
MathMid: 540
470590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2531

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

62.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1184

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,370
Room & Board$11,550
Books & Supplies$1,320
Total Cost of Attendance$50,275
Average Net Price$25,537
Median Debt at Graduation$23,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$252

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,918
$30–48K$21,975
$48–75K$24,101
$75–110K$26,385
$110K+$28,028

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,537

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,826

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,138
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 2%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.9%
Freshman Retention78.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,488
8 Years$50,573
10 Years$51,719

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,000
Men
$58,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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