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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.
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.
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.
There are 1,625 students at Northwest Nazarene University (as of 2005).
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 115 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, school counseling, education of learning disabled, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 89 | business, business management, accounting, MIS |
| Religion And Philosophy | 50 | theological and ministerial studies, religion, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, philosophy and religious studies, missionary studies, religious education |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | English, general studies, speech and rhetoric, political science, Spanish language, history, international relations, liberal arts and sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 28 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 15 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, health and physical education |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music, music theory and composition, various music studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | drawing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Media | 1 | mass communication |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Nazarene University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 235 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 159 | 8 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 34% |
| State unknown | 20% |
| Washington | 17% |
| Oregon | 14% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Alaska | 3% |
| Montana | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (208) 467-8000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,730 |
| Room and board | $ 4,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (208) 467-8638
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 7 | $55,897 | 4 | $52,951 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $55,897 | 4 | $52,951 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 54 | $46,168 | 30 | $43,602 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $46,168 | 30 | $43,602 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 82 | 151 |
| Track | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 41 | 49 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Nazarene University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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