At a Glance - Northwest Nazarene University About At a Glance NNU At a Glance What To Know Before Visiting Welcome to Northwest Nazarene University, a Christian liberal arts institution nestled in the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Boise Valley. With dedicated faculty, innovative research initiatives and a tight-knit community, we foster academic excellence and a commitment to service that lead to a transformative educational journey. Our Mission & History Year Established Students Taking Online Courses Average Grad/Professional Class Size Student Organizations Undergraduate Students Students Received Aid in 2024-25 States Represented Spiritual Life Opportunities Graduate Students Average Undergraduate Class Size Countries Represented Faculty Members Location: Nampa, Idaho Identity: Comprehensive Christian Liberal Arts Education Accredited: by the Northwest Comission on Colleges and Universities Request Info Visit Apply Careers & Internships At NNU, students prepare for a life of service through rigorous academics, taught in small classes that offer personal attention, innovative research and hands-on internships. You don’t have to choose just one pursuit … you can choose a major, compete in athletics, participate in music, theatre or a variety of other extracurriculars all at the same time. If you don’t know what you want to major in, NNU can help; we have faculty advisors, success coaches and staff ready to help determine what major is best for each student. You have access to a deep network of caring and esteemed individuals, happy to connect, support and encourage. Recent graduates work in places like Boeing, Pixar, Adobe, CBS Entertainment, Micron and Intel. Affiliations NNU is affiliated with The Church of the Nazarene. Approximately 35% of traditional undergraduate students claim “Nazarene” as their church background and the other 65% belong to a variety of different Christian denominations, other religions or indicate no religious affiliation. Rankings & Awards NNU is empowering you to master your craft for good and inspire transformation like the world has never seen. See how we have been recognized for making a mark with quality programs. 2023 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition Award The Frank Murray Leadership Recognition Award acknowledges education providers that achieve outstanding Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation, demonstrating commitment to enhancing P-12 learning by using data-driven self-assessment for continuous improvement. 2025 Best Regional Colleges by The Princeton Review Northwest Nazarene University has been named one of the Best Regional Colleges by The Princeton Review based on data compiled from current students. Additional Awards & Acknowledgements Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a College of Distinction for 2025-2026. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Christian College of Distinction for 2025-2026. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Career Development College of Distinction for 2025-2026. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Nursing College of Distinction for 2025-2026. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Engineering College of Distinction for 2025-2026. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Education College of Distinction for 2025-2026. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Business College of Distinction for 2025-2026. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Niche Best College for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a College of Distinction for 2024-2025. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Christian College of Distinction for 2024-2025. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Career Development College of Distinction for 2024-2025. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Nursing College of Distinction for 2024-2025. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Engineering College of Distinction for 2024-2025. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Education College of Distinction for 2024-2025. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Business College of Distinction for 2024-2025. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a College of Distinction for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Christian College of Distinction for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a College of Distinction for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Career Development College of Distinction for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Business College of Distinction for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Nursing College of Distinction for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Engineering College of Distinction for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Education College of Distinction for 2023-2024. Northwest Nazarene University was recognized as a Best Regional University in the West for 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report. Northwest Nazarene University was recognized as a Best Value School in the 2022-2023 academic year by U.S. News & World Report. Northwest Nazarene University was recognized as a Best for Social Mobility during the 2022-2023 academic year by U.S. News & World Report. Prior Awards (Through 2017) Online Liberal Arts program ranked #24 nationally on intelligent.com 2022 Online Master’s in Ministry program ranked #5 nationally on intelligent.com 2022 Top Online Nursing Practitioner Programs 2021 Best Online Colleges 2020 Best MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner 2019-2020 Online Christian Colleges – Best Schools Best Online Programs – Doctorate in Educational Leadership Top Online College for Value, SR Education Group – Master’s in Nursing 2018 Top Online College for Value, SR Education Group – Bachelor’s in Nursing 2018 Colleges of Distinction 2017-2018 Best Colleges in Idaho 2017 Best Value School – University Research & Review, LLC Top Online Colleges, SR Education Group Best Value – Associate 2017 50 Best Christian Graduate Schools 2017 Best Online Colleges in Idaho 2017