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Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, Idaho · Private · 1,024 undergrads

Northwest Nazarene University admits 65% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Northwest Nazarene University?

65% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1005–1240 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

3,247 applied, 2,102 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Northwest Nazarene University cost?

$25,262 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $56,861.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$25,523
$30,000–$48,000$20,727
$48,000–$75,000$23,051
$75,000–$110,000$21,655
over $110,000$25,206

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Northwest Nazarene University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Northwest Nazarene University's fall 2027 rule yet. Northwest Nazarene University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Northwest Nazarene University's site

What it's like

1,024
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Nampa, ID.
77%
of first-years come back for year two.
46%
finish in four years. 60% within six.
$60.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$24.2k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Northwest Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
65% for fall 2024: 2,102 of 3,247 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Northwest Nazarene University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1005 to 1240 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Northwest Nazarene University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $23,051 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $56,861.
What is Northwest Nazarene University's graduation rate?
60% of students finish within six years and 46% within four (IPEDS).