Northwest Nazarene University

623 Holly St, Nampa, ID
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School Description

Provided by Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts university fully committed to an educational process that pursues both intellectual and spiritual development. This pursuit is centered firmly in the Person of Jesus Christ, and is designed to instill a habit of mind that enables each student to become God's creative and redemptive agent in today's world.

The essential mission of the University is the development of Christian character within the philosophy and framework of genuine scholarship. The university seeks to achieve this mission in the following ways:

1. By providing a Christian community of scholars in which the faculty are expected to follow a life rooted in Christian values, pursue excellence in intellectual training, seek the integration of faith and learning, instruct students effectively, and contribute to the world of scholarship.
2. By integrating into all aspects of the institution a Christian perspective of life, summarized in the school motto, "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God." It is intended that the student will acquire a basic understanding of both the Old and New Testaments and of Christian doctrine.
3. By emphasizing the scholarly pursuit of knowledge to equip the graduate for intellectual leadership in his or her social and professional environment.
4. By offering guidance toward a world view consonant with Christian teachings which will enable the student to play an effective role in building a better social order. The University desires that the student acquire a clear understanding of Christian beliefs and values and the ability to interpret these to others, discover some direction for finding a place of service in the Church, and develop a sense of obligation with respect to applying Christian principles to contemporary sociocultural problems.

The task of the University, as an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, shall be to serve the church by providing an educated laity and ministry, loyal to Christ, and by emphasizing the Wesleyan doctrine of perfect love. Its theological program, based upon the doctrines set forth in the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, shall conserve, maintain, advocate, and promulgate the New Testament doctrine of Entire Sanctification or Christian Holiness.

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Northwest Nazarene University

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Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a Christian liberal arts college in Nampa, Idaho.

History

Eugene Emerson organized an elementary school in 1913 as Idaho Holiness School (a grade school and Bible school).

Within two years, the curriculum incorporated high school and college courses, and it became a liberal arts college in 1917 with degree-granting authority from the Idaho state Board of Education. In 1930, Northwest Nazarene College received educational accreditation, making it the first accredited college affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.

In the 1960s, Master's programs were added and the institution was renamed to Northwest Nazarene University in 1999.

Affiliations

Religious

As one of eight U.S. liberal arts colleges affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, the college receives financial backing from the Nazarene churches on its region; part of each church budget is paid into a fund for its regional school. Each college is also bound by a gentlemen's agreement not to actively recruit outside its respective educational region. NNU is the college for the Northwest Region of the United States, which comprises the Alaska, Washington Pacific, Oregon Pacific, Northwest, Intermountain, Rocky Mountain, and Colorado districts, which include Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and parts of Nevada and Utah.

Academic

NNU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

Academics

Northwest Nazarene University has six schools: Academic Resources (Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences), Business & Economics, Education & Social Work, Health & Science, and Theology & Christian Ministries. The university offers baccalaureate programs in 29 areas and graduate programs in seven disciplines. It is the home of the Wesley Center for Applied Theology.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Church of the Nazarene
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Crusaders

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,156
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
92%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,730
Students Receiving Aid:
87%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 92%
Part-Time 8%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
Other 26%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
African-American 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 66%
In-State 34%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Idaho 34%
Washington 17%
Oregon 13%
Colorado 3%
Alaska 2%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 54%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Track (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 17,730    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 17,280    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 450    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 1,951 45%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 557 36%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,657 29%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,934 57%  
Any Aid:
   87%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00

Degree Programs at Northwest Nazarene University

Bachelor's Level Majors
Master's Level Majors

College Advice

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Emily H
Emily H
Question: How much does tuition cost at Northwest Nazarene University?
26 months ago
rosnjust
rosnjust
Best Answer
2007-2008 Tuition - Undergraduate Credits Per Semester Per Year (Fall and Spring) Undergraduate Tuition: 12-19 Semester Credits (full time) Less than 12 or more than 19 credits - $853/Cr $9,850 per semester $19,700 per year
Marie
Marie
Question: What do you know about Northwest Nazarene University?
Im very interrested, but I would like the question directed tho those that have attended NNU.
27 months ago
Boston Bluefish
Bosto...
Best Answer
Very very poor, too much religious crap, not enough content. If you want to be a minister then go there, otherwise attend a proper University...

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