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Northwest Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts college located in Nampa, Idaho. It was founded as an elementary school in 1913. NNU is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. NNU is organized into the following academic schools:
NNU’s athletics teams participate in the NCAA Division II in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The schools sponsors teams in basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field and volleyball. NNU's official mascot is the Crusader. The campus also hosts several students clubs and organizations.
Students attend Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID, 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 family and social work.
Applicants to Northwest Nazarene University appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,836 students at Northwest Nazarene University (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Northwest Nazarene University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Northwest Nazarene University 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
http://www.nnu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 93 | business, business management, accounting, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 78 | elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, school counseling, reading teaching, education of learning disabled, curriculum and instruction, physical education teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Religion and Philosophy | 53 | theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, Christian studies, religion, religious education, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy, theology and religious vocations, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | general studies, English, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, political science, international relations, history, Spanish language |
| Therapy and Counseling | 28 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, physical therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | social work |
| Science | 19 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies, health and physical education |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Media | 6 | mass communication, communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering physics |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music theory and composition, various music studies, music |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | drawing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Nazarene University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 251 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 156 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Northwest Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 1,836 students (1,696 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 42% |
| Washington | 26% |
| Oregon | 14% |
| California | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Northwest Nazarene University offers campus housing for 854 of its 1,696 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,170 |
| Room and board | $ 5,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,980 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 162400)
Northwest Nazarene University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $74,676 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $62,186 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $66,517 | 4 | $57,819 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $58,116 | 8 | $60,703 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $50,608 | 14 | $48,241 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $40,133 | 17 | $41,347 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $50,062 | 39 | $47,792 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northwest Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 91 | 153 |
| Track | 18 | 29 | 47 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 49 | 55 |
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
Administration of Special Education
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
Reading Teacher Education
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
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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 degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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