Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

B-

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About Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Nampa, ID, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 1,024 students. The acceptance rate is 65%. 71% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $51,719.

65%

Acceptance

$29,580

Net price

1,024

Enrollment

71%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

65%

Acceptance rate

1,130

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading515–630

SAT Math490–610

ACT Composite22–27

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$29,580

Average net price

$40,794

In-state tuition

$40,794

Out-of-state tuition

$12,070

Room & board

$700

Books & supplies

$55,163

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

61%

Students with federal loans

$23,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$28,732

$30–48K

$30,626

$48–75K

$35,166

$75–110K

$33,413

$110K+

$34,800

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing22.0%

Business14.8%

Education7.9%

Visual & Performing Arts7.9%

Engineering7.6%

Biology6.9%

Computer Science4.7%

Parks & Recreation4.7%

Psychology4.3%

Humanities4.0%

After Graduation

$51,719

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,488

Median earnings (6 yrs)

71%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,557

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,024

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

White

72%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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