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    Information Summary

    Ranks 2152nd for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment1,434
    Total Enrollment1,625
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application Fee$40
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Nampa, ID

    Total Population31,213 (25,691 urban / 5,522 rural)
    Households10,426 (2.91 people per house)
    Families8,164 (3.28 people per family)
    Pop. — African American172
    Pop. — Asian386
    Pop. — Pacific Islander106
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native430
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)28,247
    Pop. — Other2,688

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (business dominant)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwest Nazarene University?

    Ranks 936th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $18,430 $18,430 $18,430
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $340 $340 $340
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $798 $798 $798
    FT Graduate Tuition $5,364 $5,364 $5,364
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $393 $393 $393
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $26,130 $26,130 $26,130
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $26,130 $26,130 $26,130
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $21,070 $21,070 $21,070

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $16,570 trend  $18,430 $16,570 trend  $18,430 $16,570 trend  $18,430
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $760 trend  $900
    On-Campus – Room & Board $4,630 trend  $5,050
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,700 trend  $1,750
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,630 trend  $5,050
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,700 trend  $1,750
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $1,680 trend  $1,740

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Northwest Nazarene University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsYes
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Great Northwest Athletic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Northwest Nazarene University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity866
    Meals per Week21
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Northwest Nazarene University ranks 1098th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,200 138 pie   55%
    State & Local Grant Aid $637 83 pie   33%
    Institutional Grant Aid $6,384 245 pie   98%
    Student Loan Aid $5,419 178 pie   71%
    Any financial aid type   250 pie   100%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    8311
    Black Non-Hispanic
    71017
    Hispanic
    92736
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    10717
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    167
    White Non-Hispanic
    4857831,268
    Race Unknown
    123146269
    Total 643 982 1,625

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Northwest Nazarene University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 3 3
    Administration of Special Education 3 3
    Art Teacher Education 3 3
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 1
    Biology Teacher Education
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7 7
    Business Administration and Management, General 22 2 24
    Business/Commerce, General 1 1 33 7 42
    Chemistry Teacher Education
    Chemistry, General 1 1
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    Computer Science 1 1
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 14 15
    Curriculum and Instruction 1 8 2 11
    Drawing 2 1 3
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 1 8 1 10
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 23 2 26
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 8 1 9
    Engineering Physics 2 2
    English Language and Literature, General 4 1 5
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2 2
    General Studies 8 1 9
    Graphic Design 6 1 7
    Health and Physical Education, General 1 1
    History Teacher Education
    History, General 2 2
    International Relations and Affairs 4 4
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 2
    Management Information Systems, General 1 1
    Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 11 11
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 10 1 11
    Mathematics Teacher Education
    Mathematics, General 2 2
    Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 2 1 3
    Music Performance, General 1 1
    Music Teacher Education 3 3
    Music Theory and Composition
    Music, General 2 1 3
    Music, Other 3 3
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 11 11
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    Philosophy 2 2
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 1 1 2
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1 3 4
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 1 4 1 6
    Physics, General 1 1
    Political Science and Government, General 3 3
    Psychology, General 17 1 18
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 5 1 7
    Religious Education 1 11 12
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    Social Science Teacher Education 1 1
    Social Work 2 3 29 5 39
    Spanish Language Teacher Education
    Spanish Language and Literature
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1 3 1 5
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1 7 8
    Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 1 18 1 20
    Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
    Total 4 3 7 3 2 318 33 370

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Northwest Nazarene University ranks 2360th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system No
    Average FT Salary $44,731 ($45,630 male / $43,184 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 98 (62 male / 36 female)
    Total Benefits $1,735,606

    Northwest Nazarene University Summary

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    Northwest Nazarene University is a private, co-educational Nazarene university in the United States. For the fourth consecutive year, Northwest Nazarene University has garnered a top-tier ranking as one of the leading universities in the West by the U.S. News & NNU participates in the NCAA’s Great Northwest Athletic Conference at the Division II level in Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Women’s Softball, Women’s Soccer, Cross Country, Track and Field, Women’s Volleyball, and Men’s Golf.

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    Northwest Nazarene University Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Visiting/Exchange Student Program. Northwest Nazarene University is unique in its study options. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Northwest Nazarene University.

    Social Sciences:
    International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General
    History:
    History – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, International Marketing, Management Information Systems
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    Communications & Journalism:
    Journalism
    Popular majors:
    twenty percent business per marketing, twenty percent education, nine percent theology and religious vocations, seven percent social sciences, six percent biology, six percent english, six percent health professions, six percent psychology, six percent visual and performing arts
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Preveterinary Medicine
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Health/Physical Fitness, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Commercial/Advertising Art, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music Theory/Composition, Painting, Sculpture
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Biological/Physical Sciences
    Public Administration and Service:
    Social Work
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education
    English Language and Literature:
    English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Spanish
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $798 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 25.

    Northwest Nazarene University Admissions

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    This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For instance, there were two hundred and seventy-six total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and fourteen total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 60%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. The regular application is due the 8th of August. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 8th of August and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.

    Northwest Nazarene University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
    The Crusaders are a member of NCAA.

    Northwest Nazarene University Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Minority Status. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama, ROTC, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid distribution is at forty-nine percent scholarships per grants and fifty-one percent loans per jobs.

    Northwest Nazarene University Students

    The school’s size is approximately one thousand, one hundred and twenty-eight degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and seventy-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and four hundred and sixty-one graduate enrollment. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Again, the student body consists of thirty-eight percent in-state students, sixty-two percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, sixty-seven percent women, thirty-three percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, seventy-six percent white per non-hispanic, eighteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-four percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-nine percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty percent in top half of graduating class, thirty-two percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, four percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Northwest Nazarene University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Church Of The Nazarene, Coed, where 60 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited.

    Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, ninety-three percent of first-year students live in college housing, sixty-one percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, fifty dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Incidentally, the school is located 18 miles from Boise.Again, the university has many unique facilites such as depository for federal government publications.

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