Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University, based in Nampa, offers numerous online associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. A Christian institution, this top Idaho university features programs in Christian studies, ministry, missional leadership, and family ministry. Additionally, practicing teachers planning for careers as education administrators can pursue one of NNU's five education leadership programs, all of which award a doctorate. Unlike other colleges that offer online programs, NNU allows college-age distance education students to live on campus. These degree-seekers can participate in campus life and access student resources in person. All online learners receive one-on-one academic and career counseling support. Application requirements vary by program and may require transcripts, standardized test scores, and recommendation letters. Both undergraduate and graduate programs charge the same per-credit tuition rate to in-state and out-of-state students. Incoming learners interested in financial aid should submit FAFSA results by the Jan. 15 application deadline.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
97% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
56% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Recommended |
High school rank: | Not required or recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
44k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
82%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
7 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
8 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
9 | Engineering | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
10 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
11 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
12 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
13 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
14 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
15 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
16 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
17 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
18 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
19 | Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
20 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
21 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
22 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
23 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
24 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
25 | Precision Production | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
26 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
27 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
28 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
29 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |