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Northwest Nazarene University

#2 in Best Colleges in Idaho
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Nampa, ID
  • 720 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B+
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    About Northwest Nazarene University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Northwest Athletic Conference
    Address
    623 S. University Blvd.
    Nampa, ID 83686
    Website
    nnu.edu
    From Northwest Nazarene University

    Situated 20 minutes from downtown Boise and within arm's reach of Idaho's outdoor pursuits, NNU's best-of-all-worlds location shapes your student experience.

    You'll get hands-on experience in and out of the classroom. Whether working in our state-of-the-art engineering labs, shooting on site with the Film School, or performing at local venues in a jazz ensemble, you'll be prepared to pursue any career or an advanced degree at a top graduate school.

    With more than 80 areas of study to choose from, you'll never have to settle for a major that's anything less than your true passion.

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    Northwest Nazarene University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    73%
    SAT Range
    1030-1230
    ACT Range
    20-27
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,204/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $19,193/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    87%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.55 responses
    83%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.60 responses
    56%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.59 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      51 Graduates
    • Nursing
      37 Graduates
    • Accounting
      22 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      22 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      22 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      17 Graduates
    • Communications
      15 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      14 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      10 Graduates
    • Biology
      9 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,125Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    355
    Undergrads Over 25
    14%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
    22%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 45 responses
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    • Friendly and social
      38%
    • Christian
      33%
    • Social
      16%
    • Religious
      7%
    • Hypocrite
      2%
    • Responsible
      2%
    • Studious
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    87%
    Poll
    87%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.52 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.63 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 49 responses
    Report
    • Community First
      67%
    • Perfect size
      22%
    • Christ-centered Community
      6%
    • Small
      4%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $39,600/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      56%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      93%
      National
      83%
      93%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.45 responses
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      Northwest Nazarene University Reviews

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      The community at NNU is great! I feel loved and welcomed at all times. There are tons of opportunities for you to get involved because people really care about you and your success. So if you want to be involved somewhere on campus, you will receive help doing that. It’s great. People are also willing to include you in their friend groups. I found that it was not hard to connect in multiple places because people are so loving and caring. Without the community aspect that NNU offers, I don’t think I would enjoy my time here at all.
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      Love, love, love the campus. A lot of renovations are happening and the campus is just blooming. It's a very diverse school and it's also Christian, so I'm looking forward to attending. I have about 20 friends who go there already and they love it. I meet them on campus all the time for volleyball or study sessions and I can't wait until I attend in the Fall. I took a tour and was able to get the real NNU experience and absolutely loved it!
      I had originally attended a local private college for a few months. That college had no sense of community and had lied about all the promises they had made during my admissions process. NNU is not like that at all. They have constantly been welcoming and caring during my entire admissions process. They haven't tried to make outrageous promises they have no intent of keeping. They have been completely honest about every situation and that is just one thing that makes this college so wonderful!