About Northwest Nazarene University (NNU)
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,201
Website
www.nnu.eduAccreditation
NWCCU
Religious Affiliation
Church of the Nazarene
On Campus Housing
Yes
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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
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
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
$18,786
Average Annual Cost
$29,300
Books And Supplies
$1,260
Other Fees
$500
Room And Board
$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
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
76%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$315
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
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
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,483
Socio-Economic Diversity
38%
Part-time
27%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
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
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$202 - 282
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$20,181
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,028
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$1,560
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$18,074
Average Grant & Scholarship by 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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