Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID • privateDII | 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
Address
623 S. University Blvd.
Nampa, ID
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Website
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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