Campus & Student Life at Northwest Nazarene University

Home to about 1,389 undergraduates in 2020, NNU is a small, private university located in Nampa, Idaho. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, NNU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by NNU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our NNU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northwest Nazarene University is Affiliated With the Church of the Nazarene Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Church of the Nazarene faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Church of the Nazarene Colleges and Universities.

NNU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit NNU Disability Services.

NNU for the Military

While not a "service academy", NNU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit NNU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our NNU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northwest Nazarene University

NNU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northwest Nazarene University

NNU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,389 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,086 (78.2%). Part-time attendance was 303 (21.8%).

Northwest Nazarene University is Ranked #1,104 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, NNU is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank NNU #1104 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at NNU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the NNU Diversity Guide.

Northwest Nazarene University Competes in the NCAA

NNU has a total of 221 student athletes, 129 men and 92 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwest Nazarene University Athletics