Northwest Nazarene University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,740

5.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,045

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.476%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

88.1%

2,843 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,044

78.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62%

160 Graduates

About

Northwest Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in Canyon County, ID. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Northwest Nazarene University were Social Work (53 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (29 degrees).

In 2021, 609 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Nazarene University. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (488 degrees), 8.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Nazarene University is $33,740, which is $10,556 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Nazarene University is $33,740, which is $10,556 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,045.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Nazarene University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,740

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northwest Nazarene University was $33,740. The cost of tuition at Northwest Nazarene University is $10,556 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest Nazarene University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,045

2021 Value

6.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,045. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest Nazarene University grew by 6.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,980

Room and Board

$1,280

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Nazarene University was of $8,980 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.34% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,280. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.775% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest Nazarene University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Northwest Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11.1% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.476%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest Nazarene University was 0.476%, which represents 3 out of the 630 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northwest Nazarene University received 2,843 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.79% annual growth. Out of those 2,843 applicants, 2,506 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,044 students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University in 2021. 54% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northwest Nazarene University has an overall enrollment yield of 11%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,506

Accepted Out of 2,843

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwest Nazarene University was 88.1% (2,506 admissions from 2,843 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.79%, while admissions grew by 16.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwest Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

54%

Submission Percentage (2021)

146

Scores Submitted (2021)

54% of enrolled first-time students at Northwest Nazarene University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northwest Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,044 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Nazarene University is 1,611 students and the part-time enrollment is 433. This means that 78.8% of students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.9% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Two or More Races, 1.61% Black or African American, 1.37% Asian, 0.489% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.391% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.5%), followed by White Male (34%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.9%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Nazarene University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,044 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Nazarene University is 1,611 and the part-time enrollment is 433. This means that 78.8% of students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest Nazarene University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest Nazarene University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northwest Nazarene University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest Nazarene University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,571 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
227 enrolled students
Two or More Races
90 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Nazarene University is 76.9% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Two or More Races, 1.61% Black or African American, 1.37% Asian, 0.489% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.391% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 60 students (2.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 167 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Nazarene University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene University is white (488 degrees awarded). There were 8.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Northwest Nazarene University is Social Work (53 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Nazarene University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (33 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (15 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Nazarene University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,657,998 people), Secondary school teachers (440,364 people), Physicians (395,089 people), Education administrators (275,436 people), and Postsecondary teachers (218,711 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Nazarene University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (33 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (15 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), EDUCATION. (112 degrees), and Biology (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Nazarene University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Northwest Nazarene University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (33 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (15 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), EDUCATION. (112 degrees), and Biology (38 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Nazarene University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,824,260 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (576,921 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (484,421 people), Offices of physicians (206,619 people), and Religious organizations (167,919 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest Nazarene University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
51 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest Nazarene University was Registered Nursing with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwest Nazarene University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

221

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

388

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 221 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Nazarene University, which is 0.57 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (388).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest Nazarene University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.829 times less than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Nazarene University in Social Work, which is 5.8 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 42% of students graduating from Northwest Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest Nazarene University is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.5% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
488 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Nazarene University is white (488 degrees awarded). There were 8.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (59 degrees).

2.13% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
317 degrees awarded
White Male
171 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Nazarene University is white female (317 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (171 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $61.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.5M (26.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Northwest Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of 42.2M. Northwest Nazarene University employs 36 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Northwest Nazarene University are Female Assistant professor (23), Male Professor (20), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Nazarene University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Endowment

$61.2M

2021 Endowment

27.9%

growth from 2020

Northwest Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $61.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest Nazarene University grew 27.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwest Nazarene University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.4M

2021 Salaries

1.42%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Northwest Nazarene University paid a median of $17.4M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($42.2M) and a 1.42% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northwest Nazarene University paid a total of $6.05M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Nazarene University were Assistant professor with 36 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Nazarene University were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Nazarene University was Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Female Associate professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest Nazarene University.