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Northwest Nazarene University

#1070 in US ranking Nampa, ID
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$56,861
Tuition & fees
$41,990
Avg. aid
$22,842
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
1005–1240
ACT range
22–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Median salary
$47,051
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Northwest Nazarene University?

NNU's campus events include student social traditions as well as performances and other university programming. Event calendars are the best guide to what will actually run during a given year, because student-organized activities can change in name or format.

Traditions identified in campus information include a Black Tie Formal Dance, TWIRP - an event name derived from "The Woman Is Required to Pay" - and a Mr. NNU pageant. They illustrate a longstanding strand of student social programming, not an attendance requirement or a promise that each event will occur every term. Prospective students interested in the broader calendar can also look for current music, theater, athletics, and campus-community events.

What are the student housing and dining options at Northwest Nazarene University?

Northwest Nazarene University offers college-operated housing for undergraduates and campus dining. Housing availability does not establish that every applicant will receive a room, so students planning to live on campus should follow the university's current housing application and deposit instructions.

Reported campus residences have high-speed internet access. Students comparing residence halls or other university-managed options should ask about room type, eligibility, contract length, break-period access, and whether a meal plan is required. Dining-plan terms also matter for students with clinical placements, jobs, or other schedules that may keep them away during regular meal periods.

Off-campus living can be practical for some transfers, older students, and commuters, but its costs need to include utilities, food, transportation, and any parking charges. The published room-and-board figure is a useful comparison point, not a quote for every housing or meal-plan combination.

Northwest Nazarene University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

40

Northwest Nazarene University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
58%
Campus size
90 acres

Northwest Nazarene University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Northwest Nazarene University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

John E. Riley Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Northwest Nazarene University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Northwest Nazarene University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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