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Nampa, Idaho · Private Non-Profit ·Suburb

Northwest Nazarene University

D
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 88% value
64.7% Acceptance $29,580 Avg net price 70.8% Graduate $51,719 Median earnings 1,024 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
1,024 students
Women / Men
56.1% / 44%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
64.7%
SAT (mid 50%)
1005–1240
ACT (mid 50%)
22–27

Cost

Avg net price
$29,580
Sticker price
$55,163
Tuition (in-state)
$40,794
Tuition (out-of-state)
$40,794

Outcomes

Graduation rate
70.8%
Retention rate
77.4%
Median earnings (10y)
$51,719
Median debt
$23,750 (~$258/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
29.8%
Take federal loans
61.3%

All majors at Northwest Nazarene University

57 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Educational Administration and Supervision
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Curriculum and Instruction
Accounting and Related Services
Engineering, General
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Computer Science
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Design and Applied Arts
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Marketing
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Psychology, General
Music
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Data Analytics
Political Science and Government
English Language and Literature, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Physics
Special Education and Teaching
Philosophy
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Business/Managerial Economics
History
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Zoology/Animal Biology
Mathematics
Outdoor Education
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Chemistry
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
International Business
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Computer Software and Media Applications
Engineering Physics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Social Sciences, General
International Relations and National Security Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Fine and Studio Arts
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Cost & ROI

Is Northwest Nazarene University worth it?

Pay $29,580/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $51,719 ten years out — about 1.7× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price
$29,580/yr
Median earnings
$51,719/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$23,750~$258/mo
4-year est. cost
$118,320net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Northwest Nazarene University's acceptance rate?

Northwest Nazarene University admits 64.7% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1005–1240 range on the SAT.

How much does Northwest Nazarene University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $29,580. The sticker price before any aid is $55,163, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $118,320.

How much debt do Northwest Nazarene University graduates have?

Graduates leave Northwest Nazarene University with a median federal student loan balance of $23,750, which works out to about $258 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 61.3% of students take federal loans.

Is Northwest Nazarene University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Northwest Nazarene University graduates earn a median of $51,719 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 1.7× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Northwest Nazarene University a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for Northwest Nazarene University?

Admitted students score 1005–1240 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Nazarene University?

70.8% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Northwest Nazarene University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 77.4%.

What are the most popular majors at Northwest Nazarene University?

57 programs are listed in federal data; 45 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Northwest Nazarene University is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (15.2%), followed by Educational Administration and Supervision (11.3%).

What percent of Northwest Nazarene University students receive financial aid?

29.8% of Northwest Nazarene University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 61.3% take federal student loans.

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