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Overview |
NNU | |||
| Location | Nampa, ID | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | nnu.edu | |||
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Costs |
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| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 3,571 | |||
| Admitted | 2,248 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
NNU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 |
Diversity |
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| % Men | 11% | |||
| % Women | 24% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 75% | |||
| % Black | 2% | |||
| % Hispanic | 10% | |||
| % Native American | 1% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 3% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 6% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 55% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | |||
Campus |
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| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/