Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,172
Graduate Enrollment: 721
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Church of the Nazarene
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.15%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 18.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.5% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 76.7%
Black: 1.0%
Hispanic: 13.0%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 1.0%
Hispanic: 13.0%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $44,443
In-State tuition: $34,390Out-of-State tuition: $34,390
Estimated books and supplies: $1,264 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,582 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,468 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,582 (2022)
Average Family Income: $76,105 (2017)
Median Family Income: $51,227 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 58.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,750 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $252 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,006 |
| $30k-48k | $21,207 |
| $48k-75k | $21,457 |
| $75k-110k | $24,289 |
| $110k+ | $25,347 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 63%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,750 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 87.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 52.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 52.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,997 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,007 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 21 | $71,299 ($5,942) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | $26,250 | $254 | $36,815 ($3,068) | $41,602 ($3,467) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 26 | $27,000 | $276 | $19,260 ($1,605) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | $24,406 | $253 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 9 | $27,650 | $290 | ||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 19 | $55,912 ($4,659) | $64,846 ($5,404) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 17 | $31,639 ($2,637) | |||
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 33 | $544 | $50,281 ($4,190) | $49,700 ($4,142) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 16 | $33,573 ($2,798) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 30 | $622 | $36,881 ($3,073) | $44,707 ($3,726) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 34 | $37,500 | $286 | $66,735 ($5,561) | $72,896 ($6,075) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 26 | $389 | $91,107 ($7,592) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 46 | $23,375 | $226 | $44,442 ($3,704) | $60,971 ($5,081) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 28 | $408 | $76,516 ($6,376) | $78,177 ($6,515) | |
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 17 | $26,750 | $233 | $51,123 ($4,260) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 17 | $22,759 ($1,897) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 42 | $389 | $43,108 ($3,592) | ||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 17 | $311 | $66,611 ($5,551) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 14 | $86,229 ($7,186) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 33 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 17 | $622 | $44,368 ($3,697) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,400Full time faculty: 98%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $47,852,563 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $61,223,056 (2022)