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Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID·Private nonprofit·1,138 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

63%
Accept
1,138
Students
$25,537
Net Price
60%
Grad Rate
$46,300
Earnings
10 yr
$16,826
Debt

About This School

Northwest Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution located in Nampa, Idaho with approximately 1,138 undergraduate students enrolled. Northwest Nazarene University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,537 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $46,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a private Nazarene university in Nampa, Idaho.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 60% graduation rate means four in ten students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $16,826, and the small campus size (just over 1,100 undergrads) means you're not getting lost in the crowd. Worth considering if you're drawn to a faith-centered community and want personal attention, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that attrition.

Founded
1913
Setting
Midsize suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions26%
Business & Marketing11%
Education10%
Biological Sciences6%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Engineering4%
Computer Science4%
Psychology3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1184
Reading 75th %ile620
Math 75th %ile590

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$39,370
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,370
Avg Net Price
$25,537
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$16,826

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
60%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
79%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$16,826
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$16,826
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White67%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino15%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,138 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northwest Nazarene University

623 S. University Blvd.

Nampa, ID 83686-5897

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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