Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID
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Northwest Nazarene University Review

3.5
Based on 8 Reviews
Nampa, ID, 623 S. University Blvd.
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Career Preparation B
Students and Culture A-
Facilities B+
Activities and Groups B+
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Northwest Nazarene University is a small, private, four-year university enrolling 2,207 students and offering 94 degrees in Nampa, ID.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Northwest Nazarene University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Human and Social Sciences
200 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Bible/biblical Studies
0
Christian Studies
21
Cultural Studies/critical Theory and Analysis
1
Divinity/ministry
5
History
4
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
0
International Relations and Affairs
2
Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling
26
Missions/missionary Studies and Missiology
3
Pastoral Studies/counseling
0
7
Philosophy
5
Philosophy and Religious Studies
2
Political Science
6
Psychology
13
Religion/religious Studies
0
Religious Education
0
0
Religious/sacred Music
0
Social Work
21
71
Theological and Ministerial Studies
12
Theology and Religious Vocations
0
Youth Ministry
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Education and Liberal Arts
197 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Administration of Special Education
0
Art Studies
0
Art Teacher Education
1
Biology Teacher Education
1
Chemistry Teacher Education
0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
0
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
9
Curriculum and Instruction
31
0
Education/teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
9
Educational Leadership and Administration
21
Elementary and Middle School Administration/principalship
8
Elementary Education and Teaching
14
English Language and Literature
8
English/language Arts Teacher Education
3
General Studies
17
Health and Physical Education/fitness
0
History Teacher Education
2
Liberal Arts
7
Mathematics Teacher Education
2
Music Teacher Education
1
Outdoor Education
0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
2
Reading Teacher Education
11
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
0
Social Science Teacher Education
0
Spanish Language and Literature
3
Spanish Language Teacher Education
2
Special Education and Teaching
1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
0
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
16
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
28
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Business
124 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
16
Business Administration and Management
42
61
Business Administration, Management and Operations
0
0
Commerce
0
Business/managerial Economics
2
International Business
1
Marketing/marketing Management
2
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Healthcare
65 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
0
Nursing Administration
13
Physical Therapy/therapist
3
Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies
0
Registered Nurse
49
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Communication and Media
18 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Communication
0
Communication and Media Studies
7
Mass Communication
11
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Mathematics and Science
18 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
3
Biology
10
Chemistry
2
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
0
Mathematics
2
Physics
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Art and Design
16 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Drawing
0
Fine Arts
2
Graphic Design
8
Music
2
Music Performance
2
Music Theory and Composition
2
Voice and Opera
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Engineering
13 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biomedical Sciences
5
Engineering
8
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Legal and Law
6 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Law Enforcement Administration
6
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Computer Technology
3 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
3
Management Information Systems
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Agriculture
2 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ecology
2
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
12
Hospitality
0 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Northwest Nazarene University.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Christian Studies
Curriculum and Instruction
Divinity/ministry
Elementary and Middle School Administration/principalship
Liberal Arts
Nursing Administration
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Reading Teacher Education
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
B Great
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012

Practical training and cross-cultural experiences integrated into the curriculum helped me step out into the world and apply things I learned in my program

Rated January 2016
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A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012

Mostly conservative, caucasian, and protestant Christian

Rated January 2016
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B+ Great
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012

Small, but adequate considering the size of the university.

Rated January 2016
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B+ Great
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Social work , Class of 2008

It was a Masters program I did not participate in extracurricular activities or live at the school

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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012

I feel as though the activities put on my the student government association were fun and created a sense of community.

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