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Northwest Nazarene University

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Start: 2026-05-29T10:00:00
Location: Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC

Nampa, Idaho 83686-5897

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitSuburban

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

Division

Division II

Campus Visits

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63%Acceptance

1184SAT Avg

1,138Students

14:1Student:Faculty

60%Grad Rate

$51,719Earnings 10yr

$25,537Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1184

Reading & WritingMid: 560

470620

MathMid: 540

470590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

2531

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,826

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

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

10 Years$51,719

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from ID state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K

308 mi(534 min)

Portlandpop. 650K

330 mi(572 min)

Seattlepop. 740K

395 mi(685 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOI Boise17 mi

SLC Salt Lake City303 mi

PDX Portland OR328 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2273 mi · ~65h 40m drive

New York, NY2166 mi · ~62h 34m drive

Hartford, CT2207 mi · ~63h 45m drive

Providence, RI2268 mi · ~65h 31m drive

Albany, NY2136 mi · ~61h 42m drive

Syracuse, NY2012 mi · ~58h 7m drive

Rochester, NY1939 mi · ~56h 1m drive

Buffalo, NY1882 mi · ~54h 22m drive

Philadelphia, PA2126 mi · ~61h 25m drive

Pittsburgh, PA1875 mi · ~54h 10m drive

Harrisburg, PA2033 mi · ~58h 44m drive

Newark, NJ2157 mi · ~62h 19m drive

Washington, DC2059 mi · ~59h 29m drive

Baltimore, MD2071 mi · ~59h 50m drive

Atlanta, GA1850 mi · ~53h 27m drive

Charlotte, NC1975 mi · ~57h 3m drive

Raleigh, NC2068 mi · ~59h 45m drive

Miami, FL2378 mi · ~68h 42m drive

Orlando, FL2200 mi · ~63h 33m drive

Tampa, FL2174 mi · ~62h 48m drive

Nashville, TN1650 mi · ~47h 40m drive

New Orleans, LA1730 mi · ~49h 59m drive

Richmond, VA2076 mi · ~59h 58m drive

Chicago, IL1466 mi · ~42h 21m drive

Detroit, MI1686 mi · ~48h 42m drive

Minneapolis, MN1153 mi · ~33h 19m drive

St. Louis, MO1408 mi · ~40h 41m drive

Kansas City, MO1178 mi · ~34h 2m drive

Indianapolis, IN1582 mi · ~45h 42m drive

Columbus, OH1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive

Cleveland, OH1768 mi · ~51h 5m drive

Milwaukee, WI1434 mi · ~41h 26m drive

Dallas, TX1302 mi · ~37h 37m drive

Houston, TX1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive

Austin, TX1381 mi · ~39h 54m drive

San Antonio, TX1395 mi · ~40h 18m drive

Los Angeles, CA663 mi · ~19h 9m drive

San Francisco, CA504 mi · ~14h 34m drive

San Diego, CA750 mi · ~21h 40m drive

Seattle, WA395 mi · ~11h 25m drive

Portland, OR330 mi · ~9h 32m drive

Denver, CO653 mi · ~18h 52m drive

Phoenix, AZ740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

Salt Lake City, UT308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Honolulu, HI2815 mi · ~81h 19m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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