71%

Acceptance Rate

$20,181

Avg.Financial Aid

001624

FAFSA Code

About Northwest Nazarene University (NNU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Private

Not-For-Profit

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

2,201

Website

www.nnu.edu

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

NWCCU

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Church of the Nazarene

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

623 S. University Blvd.

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 2084678011
Fax: 2084678807
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Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a university, the better it is. The ranking of a university helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the university chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Northwest Nazarene University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

71%

SAT Range

1020 - 1250

ACT Range

20 - 27

Application Fee

FALSE$

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

Yes

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Northwest Nazarene University has 3 admission thresholds. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Northwest Nazarene University. It is a non-refundable amount. The SAT score in the range of 990-1190 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 20 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Northwest Nazarene University is 23. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, Idaho 83686-5897, or call (208) 467-8011.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$18,786

Average Annual Cost

$29,300

Books And Supplies

$1,260

Other Fees

$500

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$7,250

Budget For Other Expenses

$2,580

Total One Year Cost

$40,890

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to NNU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $43,975. The average annual tuition cost ($31,050), books and supplies ($1,290), room and boarding ($7,990), and budget for other expenses ($3,190) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

76%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$315

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

51 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

37 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

22 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

22 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

22 Graduates

Biology, General

18 Graduates

Social Work

17 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

15 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

14 Graduates

Design and Applied Arts

10 Graduates

Religion/Religious Studies

8 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

8 Graduates

Computer Science

7 Graduates

Music

7 Graduates

Psychology, General

7 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

6 Graduates

Engineering, General

6 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

5 Graduates

History

5 Graduates

Marketing

4 Graduates

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

4 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

3 Graduates

International Business

3 Graduates

Mathematics

3 Graduates

Political Science and Government

3 Graduates

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

2 Graduates

Chemistry

2 Graduates

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...

2 Graduates

International Relations and Nationa...

2 Graduates

Missions/Missionary Studies and Mis...

2 Graduates

Philosophy

2 Graduates

Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

2 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching

2 Graduates

Computer Software and Media Applica...

1 Graduates

Fine and Studio Arts

1 Graduates

Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...

1 Graduates

Physics

1 Graduates

Social Sciences, General

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,483

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

Full-time

73%

Part-time

27%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

79% White

3% Unknown

2% Black

9% Hispanic

3% Two or more races

2% Non Resident alien

2% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

51%

Out Of State

48%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$59,470 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 87% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

87%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,400/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,250/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,250/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Crusaders

School Colors

red and black

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

124

Total Female Athletes

117

Intramural Sports

5

Sports Club

1

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

No

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by NNU. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $7,990 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at NNU costs around $4,250 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 42% and 58%, respectively.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$30,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$39,600/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$19,500

$27,168

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$202 - 282

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,181

Students Receiving Federal Grants

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,028

Students Receiving State Aid

5%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,560

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$18,074

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$25,819

$30K - $48K

$24,496

$48K - $75K

$21,349

$75K - $110K

$19,221

> $110K

$17,579

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,225,023

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$3,126,985

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at NNU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Northwest Nazarene University is around $17,522 and the federal grant is $4,985. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,010 as well as institutional aid worth $17,522. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Northwest Nazarene University amount to $1,225,023 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $3,126,985.

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