At a glance
Average net price
$29,580
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.8%
Admission rate
65%
Undergrad size
1,024
In-state tuition
$40,794
Out-of-state tuition
$40,794
Cost of attendance
$55,163
Median earnings (10y)
$51,719
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,130
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 77.4%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (21%), stem (21%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM21%
- Health19%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services5%
- Health professions19.1%~196 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business14.6%~150 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.5%~107 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.9%~81 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering4.5%~46 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science4.1%~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.1%~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication3.0%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.6%~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology1.5%~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.1%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology0.8%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 98 | $63,228 | $37,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 97 | $85,713 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 84 | $47,583 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 78 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 65 | $77,274 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 46 | $39,552 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 42 | $42,965 | $23,375 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 31 | $22,625 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 30 | $87,445 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | $25,354 | $24,406 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 27 | $63,125 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 26 | $39,625 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 26 | $27,268 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 23 | $34,460 | $26,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $27,650 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 22 | $56,990 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | $44,441 | $26,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | $26,811 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University is a mid-sized institution located in Nampa, Idaho, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,024 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Northwest Nazarene University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $29,580 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $40,794 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,163 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.8%, a strong completion outcome. 77.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,719 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Northwest Nazarene University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (21% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Northwest Nazarene University accepts 65% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,130. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Nampa, Idaho (suburb), Northwest Nazarene University draws students from across Idaho and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Nazarene University
Q.How much does Northwest Nazarene University cost?
The average net price at Northwest Nazarene University is $29,580 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,163.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Northwest Nazarene University?
Northwest Nazarene University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Northwest Nazarene University?
Northwest Nazarene University admits 65% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Northwest Nazarene University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northwest Nazarene University graduate earns $51,719 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Northwest Nazarene University?
Published tuition is $40,794 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Northwest Nazarene University located?
Northwest Nazarene University is located in Nampa, Idaho (ZIP 83686).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Northwest Nazarene University at their official website.