Northwest Nazarene University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,130

5.17% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$21,616

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

2.14%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

76.8%

2,793 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,109

78.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

62.3%

162 Graduates

About

Northwest Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in Canyon County, ID. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Northwest Nazarene University were Registered Nursing (44 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees), and Accounting (20 degrees).

In 2020, 584 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Nazarene University. 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (492 degrees), 13.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Nazarene University is $32,130, which is $9,600 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Nazarene University is $32,130, which is $9,600 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,616.

In 2020, 81% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Nazarene University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,130

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Northwest Nazarene University was $32,130. The cost of tuition at Northwest Nazarene University is $9,600 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Average Net Price

$21,616

2020 Value

5.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Northwest Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,616. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Northwest Nazarene University grew by 5.14%.

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

$8,445

Room and Board

$1,290

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Nazarene University was of $8,445 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,290. The cost of room and board increased by 6.9% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.38% 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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Northwest Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 2.41% with respect to 2019, when 83% 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.

2.14%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest Nazarene University was 2.14%, which represents 13 out of the 607 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 2,793 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 67.6% annual growth. Out of those 2,793 applicants, 2,146 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,109 students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University in 2020, and 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northwest Nazarene University has an overall enrollment yield of 13%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,146

Accepted Out of 2,793

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwest Nazarene University was 76.8% (2,146 admissions from 2,793 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 85.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 67.6%, while admissions grew by 50.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwest Nazarene University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

78%

Submission Percentage

218

Scores Submitted

78% of enrolled first-time students at Northwest Nazarene University in 2020 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 has a total enrollment of 2,109 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Nazarene University is 1,658 students and the part-time enrollment is 451. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 3.94% Two or More Races, 2.04% Black or African American, 1.23% Asian, 0.522% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.237% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44%), followed by White Male (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.01%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.5%), followed by White Male (20.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,109 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Nazarene University is 1,658 and the part-time enrollment is 451. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at Northwest Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

79%

2020 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 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
1,623
Hispanic or Latino
231
Two or More Races
83

The enrolled student population at Northwest Nazarene University is 77% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 3.94% Two or More Races, 2.04% Black or African American, 1.23% Asian, 0.522% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.237% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 66 students (3.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 172 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 (492 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwest Nazarene University is Registered Nursing (44 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (39 degrees) and Accounting (20 degrees).

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 Philosophy and Religious Studies (20 degrees awarded), Theology (19 degrees), and Education (145 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 (1,707,199 people), Secondary school teachers (377,606 people), Education administrators (256,795 people), Social workers, all other (162,861 people), and Special education teachers (156,701 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Nazarene University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (20 degrees awarded), Theology (19 degrees), Education (145 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (44 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (14 degrees).

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, Aerospace engineers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 (2,753,793 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (274,081 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (204,357 people), Religious organizations (164,323 people), and Individual & family services (145,131 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

Registered Nursing
44 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
39 degree-majorss awarded
Accounting
20 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest Nazarene University was Registered Nursing with 44 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

206

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

378

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 206 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Nazarene University, which is 0.545 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (378).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.6 times less than the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 40 degrees were awarded to women at Northwest Nazarene University in Registered Nursing, which is 10 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 43% of students graduating from Northwest Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Northwest Nazarene University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 3.09% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
492 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Nazarene University is white (492 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

2.23% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
316 degrees awarded
White Male
176 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Nazarene University is white female (316 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (176 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $47.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $4.53M (9.48%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Northwest Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of $40.9M. Northwest Nazarene University employs 37 Assistant professors, 31 Professors, and 31 Associate professors. Most academics at Northwest Nazarene University are Female Assistant professors (24), Male Professors(22), and Female Associate professors (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Nazarene University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Endowment

$47.9M

2020 Endowment

10.3%

growth from 2019

Northwest Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $47.9M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest Nazarene University grew 10.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.23M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.34M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Northwest Nazarene University received $1.34M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$17.2M

2020 Salaries

2.89%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Northwest Nazarene University paid a median of $17.2M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($40.9M) and a 2.89% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.72% growth from 2018 and a 2.57% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.13M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2020, Northwest Nazarene University paid a total of $6.13M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Nazarene University were Assistant professor with 37 employees; Professor with 31 employees; and Professor with 31 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Nazarene University were Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees; and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Nazarene University was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Male Professor with 22 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

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