Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University is one of the seven private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Idaho. The campus is located in a suburb, in Nampa.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,168 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 281 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 222 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 56% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Northwest Nazarene University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,500, and fees were $500. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,500 and $500 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
Number of Students2,168 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Church of the Nazarene |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 6 | 31 |
Master's degree | 2 | 23 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1930 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/16/2011 - Current |
Admission
73%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1030 to 1230 |
ACT | 20 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,200/credit | |
In State Students | $1,200/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,200/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $535/credit | |
In State Students | $535/credit | |
Out of State Students | $535/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $54,000 | $54,000 | $54,000 |
ADN | 70 | $84,000 | $84,000 | $84,000 |
BSN | 125 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
FNP | 50 | $26,750 | $26,750 | $26,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Northwest Nazarene University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 34% | $4,143 |
Other Federal Grant | 30% | $775 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $2,028 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $17,510 |
Federal Student Loans | 63% | $6,193 |
Private Loans | 12% | $9,315 |
$19,204
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$18,069 |
$30,001 to $48,000$15,121 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,986 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,888 |
Over $110,000$22,056 |
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Student Population
1,480
Undergrads
688
Graduates
1,320
Women
848
Men
78%
Full-time
22%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
80% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Idaho state board of nursing.