About - Northwest Nazarene University About Request Info KNOW BELONGING IDAHO’S PREMIER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY You Belong Here Situated in the Boise Valley surrounded by a breathtaking wilderness of forests, rivers and miles of mountains, Northwest Nazarene University is a comprehensive liberal arts university preparing students for a life of service through rigorous academics. Our faculty serve you with passion, energy and focus in classes that offer personal attention, innovative research and hands-on internships. We do life together in a close-knit, supportive community guided by Christian values. NNU At a Glance Location – Nampa, Idaho Founded – 1913 Identity – Comprehensive liberal arts education, empowering spiritual formation Mascot – Nighthawks See NNU at a glance Students Enrolled at NNU Countries Represented by Student Body Undergraduate Studies Average Class Size Graduate & Degree Completion Class Size Visit Our Campus Come see us! Stroll the 90 acres of park-like scenery that NNU calls home. Meet other students. Sit in on classes. Cheer on the Nighthawks! Can’t make it in person? Don’t worry! Our virtual tours are as close to on-campus as you can get without actually being here. Plan Your Visit Our History Northwest Nazarene University began as Idaho Holiness School in a Mennonite church in Nampa, Idaho. Since then, we have grown to serve over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, more than 6,000 continuing education students, and over 10,000 high school students through the concurrent credit program. Our Story Centered on God’s Purpose Underlying every class lecture, research project and interaction among faculty, staff and students is the deeply held belief that God has a transformative purpose for every individual. At NNU, discover who you were made to be, and then go change the world. Our Faith Helpful Links Leadership Campus Offices Contact Accreditations Regulations Student Outcomes Our Campus Campus Map Events News