Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID • private • DII | Great Northwest Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban (Suburb: Midsize )

Student Population

Undergrad: 9,466 • Total: 10,237

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

623 S. University Blvd.
Nampa, ID
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Website

https://www.nnu.edu/

Region

West

Carnegie Classification

Bac/Diverse: Baccalaureate Colleges – Diverse Fields

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,141 (43.7%) • Female: 5,325 (56.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	179	1.9%
Black/African American	78	0.8%
Hispanic/Latino	1,402	14.8%
White	6,543	69.1%
Two or More Races	487	5.1%
International	21	0.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

63.0%

2,248 admitted from 3,571 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 470-620
Math: 470-590
Total: 940-1210

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

25-31

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

63.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

48.3%

Freshman Retention Rate

79.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

96.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$53,277

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $40,095

Room & Board

$1,320

Books & Supplies

$11,862

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$22,918
$30,001-48,000	$21,975
$48,001-75,000	$24,101
$75,001-110,000	$26,385
$110,001+	$28,028

Students Receiving Pell Grants

94%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$27,291

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division II

Conference

Great Northwest Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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