NNU Description
A four-year Christian school in Nampa, Idaho, Northwest Nazarene University offers a spiritual, Christ-centered environment in which to pursue a variety of educational programs. At the undergraduate level, Northwest Nazarene has more than 60 academic areas to choose from, including:
*Studio Art
*Graphic Design
*Business Administration
*Broadcasting
*Computer Science
*Criminal Justice
*Music
*Engineering
*Cultural Studies
*Nursing
There are also pre-professional programs such as Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry and Pre-Dental. Since Northwest Nazarene is a religious school, it offers a number of majors for future ministers, pastors, theologians and religious educators as well.
In addition to its traditional bachelor’s degree, Northwest Nazarene has an accelerated degree program designed especially for adult learners.
Other academic programs include master’s degrees, classes for high school students and continuing education courses.
The religious and spiritual life at Northwest Nazarene is strongly emphasized both in and out of class. Groups and activities include a campus ministry, chapel services, fellowship groups and opportunities to get involved with local churches.
Those who are applying for admission will need to submit transcripts and test scores and will also need to have a strong commitment to the Christian faith and to a Christian education.
Applicants to any of Northwest Nazarene’s degree programs may also apply for financial aid.
Quick Facts
Location
Northwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Church of the Nazarene
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Crusaders
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$22,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,200
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
1,934
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NNU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 1,324
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,934
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 68%
- Graduate
- 32%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 86%
- Part-Time
- 14%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 47%
- Out-of-State
- 53%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 1%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 76%
- Latino
- 4%
- Other
- 18%
Students State Origin
- Idaho
- 47%
- Washington
- 14%
- Oregon
- 13%
- California
- 3%
- Alaska
- 3%
- Other
- 20%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%