Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001624
- Phone: (208) 769-3300
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
85.53%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
50FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$18,823Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Northwest Nazarene University
1000 West Garden Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northwest Nazarene University is a nonprofit private institution located in Nampa, ID and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Church of the Nazarene affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Northwest Nazarene University annually.
Students can choose from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Some students at Northwest Nazarene University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Northwest Nazarene University Crusaders participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Soccer (NCAA Division II)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.nnu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Northwest Nazarene University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Northwest Nazarene University has a total student population of about 2,200, where graduate students make up roughly 13% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $31,000-$37,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,300 to $1,500 per unit
- May provide a prepaid tuition option, which allows tuition to be purchased at current rates for enrollment at a future date
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $20,181 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 68% | $6,433 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northwest Nazarene University may provide services like:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Northwest Nazarene University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Northwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Northwest Nazarene University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biomedical Science (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Accounting (A, B)
- International Business (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
Engineering
- Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Christian Studies (A, B)
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Northwest Nazarene University.
- The College of Idaho in Moscow, ID (8 miles away)
- Walla Walla University in Walla Walla, WA (194 miles away)
- New Saint Andrews College in Baton Rouge, LA (220 miles away)
- Heritage University in Shoreline, WA (270 miles away)
- Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (287 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001624
- Phone: (208) 769-3300
- School Homepage