Northwest Nazarene University

Northwest Nazarene University, also referred to as NNU, was founded in 1913 as an elementary school called the Idaho Holiness School. Later on, it was renamed Northwest Nazarene College. The college became a university in the 1960s and adopted its present name in 1999. It is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. It offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. NNU is divided into the following schools:

• School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Education, Social Work and Counseling
• School of Health and Science
• School of Theology and Christian Ministries

The Student Government of NNU helps to develop the leadership and communication skills of the students and voices their concerns to the administration. It also governs the various on-campus student clubs and organizations. NNU also has a student-run newspaper known as the "Crusader."

Northwest Nazarene University Highlights

Where Northwest Nazarene University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work, education and teaching, music, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Northwest Nazarene University was 1,836 in 2007 (1,704 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 69% of enrolled students and graduate students are 31%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Northwest Nazarene University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Northwest Nazarene University provides on-campus housing for 862 of its 1,704 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Northwest Nazarene University Athletics

Northwest Nazarene University is in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for major sports.

Northwest Nazarene University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 62 male students received the aid (men were 41% of those receiving aid) and 91 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 59% of students receiving such aid) .