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Northwest Nazarene University, Idaho

Overview of Northwest Nazarene University

Students attend Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, a small city. The school is proud of its Church of the Nazarene status. Northwest Nazarene University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Northwest Nazarene University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.

Northwest Nazarene University Selectivity

Applicants to Northwest Nazarene University appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

There are 1,625 students at Northwest Nazarene University (as of 2005).

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Northwest Nazarene University values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University
623 Holly St
Nampa, ID 83686-5897
General Phone: (208) 467-8011
Admissions Phone: (208) 467-8000
Financial Aid Phone: (208) 467-8638
http://www.nnu.edu

Northwest Nazarene University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Northwest Nazarene University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching115curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, school counseling, education of learning disabled, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, ...
Business And Management89business, business management, accounting, MIS
Religion And Philosophy50theological and ministerial studies, religion, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, philosophy and religious studies, missionary studies, religious education
Liberal Arts30English, general studies, speech and rhetoric, political science, Spanish language, history, international relations, liberal arts and sciences
Family And Social Work28social work
Therapy And Counseling19psychology, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy
Science19biology, chemistry, physics
Nursing And Emergency Medicine15registered nursing
Art Studies8art studies
Engineering7engineering physics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, health and physical education
Music4music performance, music, music theory and composition, various music studies
Photography And Commercial Art2drawing
Computer Science And Engineering1computer science
Media1mass communication
Mathematics0mathematics
Medical Assistant And Technician0clinical lab tech

Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Nazarene University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree23551
Master's degree1598

Student Body

In 2005, Northwest Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 1,625 students (1,508 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate74%
Graduate26%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White82%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races14%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1927%
20-2126%
22-2411%
25-2910%
30-348%
35-395%
40-498%
50-645%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Idaho34%
State unknown20%
Washington17%
Oregon14%
Colorado3%
Alaska3%
Montana1%
California1%
Wyoming1%
Arizona1%

Northwest Nazarene University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time74 %
Part-Time29 %

Northwest Nazarene University Room and Board (2005)

Northwest Nazarene University offers campus housing for 816 of its 1,508 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Nampa, Idaho for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Idaho Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Northwest Nazarene University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year7$55,8974$52,951
All faculty totalcalendar year7$55,8974$52,951

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year54$46,16830$43,602
All faculty totalacademic year54$46,16830$43,602

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northwest Nazarene University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballGreat Northwest Athletic Conference
BaseballGreat Northwest Athletic Conference
TrackGreat Northwest Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6982151
Track272956
Baseball23023
Basketball111223
All Other Sports84149

Northwest Nazarene University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education

ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

Northwest Nazarene University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwest Nazarene University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Northwest Nazarene University % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Northwest Nazarene University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 11%Northwest Nazarene University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Northwest Nazarene University % of degrees in education and teaching
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Northwest Nazarene University % students on athletic fin. aid
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Northwest Nazarene University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in art studies
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Northwest Nazarene University % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Northwest Nazarene University % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in engineering
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Northwest Nazarene University % of degrees in engineering
% of degrees in business and management
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Northwest Nazarene University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in music
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Northwest Nazarene University % of degrees in music
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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