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Northwest Nazarene University Teaching Programs

Northwest Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nampa, ID. A Suburban Area provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Northwest Nazarene University Rankings

Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#48 of 175	Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality	#1391 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northwest Nazarene University?

Get in touch with Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	623 S. University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686-5897
Phone:	2084678011
Website:	www.nnu.edu/
Admissions:	www.nnu.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	nnu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC?

You can apply to Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC online at: https://nnu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC

This is what Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC?

Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC maintains an acceptance rate of 65%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

44% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 515 and 630. Math scores were between 490 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1005 to 1240. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC ranged between 22 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,394	852	61%
Women	1,853	1,250	68%

Can I Afford Northwest Nazarene University?

The average net price after aid at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC is $25,537. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,024
In-State Fees	$800
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,024
Out-of-State Fees	$800
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$40,824
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,824

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC receive some form of financial aid (242 students).

About 94% of students at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,842 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,958.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,889 per year.

Northwest Nazarene University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 779 students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC. Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,138 undergraduate students at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwest Nazarene University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	13
Black or African American	18
Hispanic	170
White	815
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	78
Non-Resident	20

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Idaho	123
Washington	42
Oregon	18
California	9
Montana	5

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwest Nazarene University Graduate Student Diversity

618 of Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwest Nazarene University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	11
Hispanic	61
White	458
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	24
Non-Resident	9

Online Learning at Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

475 undergraduate students at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC took at least one online class — of those, 61 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 130 students took at least one online class and 207 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Northwest Nazarene University

These teaching majors are available at Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	10	14	49
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	12	11	—	23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	12	—	—	12
Curriculum and Instruction	—	11	—	11
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	6	—	6
Special Education and Teaching	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.