Northwest Nazarene University: Review & Facts

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Northwest Nazarene University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,780 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1913 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Nampa, Idaho.

Northwest Nazarene University is affiliated with Church of the Nazarene.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Northwest Nazarene University.

Majors
Offered
79
Northwest Nazarene University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 79 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Management, Business, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Northwest Nazarene University student retention rate is fair at 72% (close to Idaho average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Northwest Nazarene University is average - 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwest Nazarene University is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more information on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - $35,600 per year. The additional fees at Northwest Nazarene University not covered by tuition are about $800, which comes to $36,400 per academic year.

Read the details about Northwest Nazarene University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
According to recent data, 3,394 applications were submitted and 2,993 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northwest Nazarene University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,100
Medium
Northwest Nazarene University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northwest Nazarene University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Northwest Nazarene University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 900 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,100 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Northwest Nazarene University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Northwest Nazarene University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwest Nazarene University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northwest Nazarene University
623 S. University Blvd.
Nampa, Idaho
83686-5897, USA
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