More selective than 83% of Idaho colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $55,163. College Scorecard.
Higher than 88% of Idaho colleges we cover and 80% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 71% of Idaho colleges we cover and 45% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Northwest Nazarene University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,571 applicants, Northwest Nazarene University admitted 2,248 and 246 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1005–1240 on the SAT or 22–27 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Northwest Nazarene University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Northwest Nazarene University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Northwest Nazarene University took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Idaho. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $28,732 | $122,973 | 7.7 years |
| $30–48k | $30,626 | $131,079 | 8.2 years |
| $48–75k | $35,166 | $150,510 | 9.5 years |
| $75–110k | $33,413 | $143,008 | 9.0 years |
| $110k+ | $34,800 | $148,944 | 9.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (48% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($51,719) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $15,922 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Northwest Nazarene University majors, earnings & careers
Northwest Nazarene University offers 50 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
Highest-earning majors at Northwest Nazarene University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $85,643 | — |
| Nursing | $76,250 | $37,500 |
| Business Administration | $70,953 | $23,375 |
| Accounting | $70,899 | $26,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $49,132 | — |
| Communications | $48,307 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,537 | $26,250 |
| Social Work | $44,782 | — |
Quick list of all 50 majors
- Accounting$70,899
- Bible Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$70,953
- Business Economics—
- Chemistry—
- Communications$48,307
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Cultural Studies / Critical Theory and Analysis—
- East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean)—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$45,537
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Engineering$85,643
- Engineering Physics—
- English—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$41,719
- History—
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- International Business—
- International Relations—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$49,132
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$33,265
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology—
- Music—
- Nursing$76,250
- Outdoor Education—
- Pastoral Counseling / Ministry—
- Philosophy—
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Religious Education—
- Religious Studies—
- Social Sciences—
- Social Work$44,782
- Software and Media Applications—
- Studio Art—
- Theatre—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Zoology / Animal Biology—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Boise City
Overall prices in the Boise City, ID area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,540. Housing costs 6% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 11 inches of rain a year, 10 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Canyon County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Canyon County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Northwest Nazarene University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Idaho by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Nazarene University | 65% | $29,580 | 71% | $51,719 | This school |
| The College of Idaho | 49% | $19,481 | 63% | $48,473 | |
| New Saint Andrews College | 84% | — | 74% | — | |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | 96% | $8,221 | 55% | $53,406 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Northwest Nazarene University would cost you $10,099 more per year than The College of Idaho, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Northwest Nazarene University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$2,949).
- The College of Idaho gives aided families $5,478 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Idaho resident | Northwest Nazarene University | The College of Idaho | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,794 | $37,845 | +$2,949 |
| Books & supplies | $1,320 | $1,200 | +$120 |
| Housing & meals | $11,550 | $11,935 | −$385 |
| Personal & travel | $4,346 | $2,200 | +$2,146 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,847 | −$2,638 | −$209 |
| Sticker price | $55,163 | $50,542 | +$4,621 |
| Average grants | −$25,583 | −$31,061 | +$5,478 |
| You pay | $29,580 | $19,481 | +$10,099 |
“+” means Northwest Nazarene University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Northwest Nazarene University
What is the Northwest Nazarene University acceptance rate?
Northwest Nazarene University accepts 65% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,248 of 3,571 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1005–1240 on the SAT or 22–27 on the ACT.
How much does Northwest Nazarene University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $55,163 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $29,580 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $28,732 and families earning $110k+ pay $34,800.
How much do Northwest Nazarene University graduates earn?
Former Northwest Nazarene University students earn a median $51,719 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Northwest Nazarene University graduation rate?
71% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% return for their second year.
How long does a Northwest Nazarene University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Northwest Nazarene University costs about $150,510 after grants ($35,166 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $51,719 ten years after starting, $15,922 more than high school graduates in Idaho ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 9.5 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Northwest Nazarene University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwest-nazarene-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).