NNU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 64.74%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1120. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $40,824
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at NNU:
- Total Enrollment: 1,635, including 268 online students
- 1,043 Undergraduate, 592 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.2% men, 59.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 96 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
NNU Overview
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Nampa, ID. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The NNU's tuition & fees is $40,824 for the academic year 2024-2025. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,842.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,635 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
NNU's acceptance rate is 64.74% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.94%. The median SAT score is 1120 and the ACT score is 24.
NNU ranked 1st in Idaho Colleges rankings. Northwest Nazarene University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Northwest Nazarene University is $40,824. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,634.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $40,753 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,864.
| Undergraduate | $40,824 |
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| Graduate | $11,634 |
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| Undergraduate | $40,753 |
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| Graduate | $11,864 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Northwest Nazarene University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at NNU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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