At Northwest Nazarene University, we do college different. With 80+ areas of study, standout programs in nursing, business, education and engineering, and a Christ-centered community in Idaho’s Boise Valley, NNU prepares students to lead lives of purpose. Here, you’ll find small classes, strong faculty relationships and opportunities to pursue athletics, music, ministry and more—all at the same time.
Founded in 1913, Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a private Christian university in Nampa, Idaho—just 18 miles outside of Boise. Known for its strong academics, welcoming campus community and deep commitment to spiritual growth, NNU offers more than 80 undergraduate areas of study and over 20 graduate and professional programs in fields like business, education, nursing, theology, social work and counseling.
At NNU, we do college different. Students don’t have to choose between passions—1 in 3 undergrads are student-athletes, and 1 in 5 participate in music ensembles. Whether you’re launching a satellite with NASA, performing in Europe with the choir or leading a campus ministry team, you’ll be equipped to pursue your calling both in and beyond the classroom.
NNU is organized into seven academic colleges: Arts & Humanities; Behavioral & Social Sciences; Business; Education; Natural & Applied Sciences; Nursing; and Theology & Christian Ministries. With an average class size of 16 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, students receive the kind of personal attention and mentorship that leads to confident, well-prepared graduates.
Outcomes matter! NNU boasts a 100% job placement rate within six months of graduation for several top programs, and graduates have gone on to careers at places like Pixar, NASA, Microsoft and Google. Students also earn admission to top graduate schools, including Duke, Cornell, UCLA and the University of Washington.
Rooted in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, NNU welcomes students from all backgrounds who are seeking a transformational education. Because Christian education is worth the price, we believe no student should feel alone in covering the costs. NNU offers many opportunities for financial aid; in fact100% of NNU students receive scholarships and/or grants! With a vibrant campus, unmatched support and a mission to transform lives through Christ-centered education, NNU is where students discover that college can be different—and so can their future.