- Northwest Nazarene University - Idaho's Premier Christian University
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- Northwest Nazarene University - Idaho's Premier Christian University
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THE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE IN THE NORTHWEST
Introducing NNU eCampus
Accelerated Online Bachelor’s Degrees for Adult Learners
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Discover Your Gifts
You have gifts inside you that the world is waiting to receive.
At NNU, we’ll help you discover just how transformative you’re created to be. Explore undergraduate, graduate and professional courses here at our campus in beautiful Nampa, Idaho, or our online programs serving thousands of students globally.
Develop your God-given gifts. Transform the world.
Find Your Degree
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Visit
Undergraduate
Through mentorship, deep spiritual formation and academic support, you’ll come to see your incredible
God-given potential.
Start Your Journey
Graduate & Professional
Our advanced degree and certificate programs are designed for you, a busy adult with a calling—and a passion to keep pursuing it.
Advance Your Career
Online
Pursue your calling from wherever you are through our robust offering of online classes throughout the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
Explore Your Possibilities
Find Your Program:
Experience a different kind of university.
“Community” is more than just a word here. From small classes to one-on-one mentorship with faculty who care about your well-being, you’ll know you belong here. You’ll come to more fully know yourself and who you’re called to be. We offer competitively priced tuition and financial aid to help students like you embrace the bright future that awaits you. Let us help you step boldly into your calling!
Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate Students
Grad Student/Faculty Ratio
Online Students
Undergraduate Average Class Size
Graduate Students
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NNU has prepared me for this next step by providing rigorous classes and challenging student activities. Specifically, my finance major has taught me how to think logically and reflexively solve problems.
Gabi Rick
Class of 2022 - Business
I’m very prepared for my future. I’ve been interning at Micron Technology through a connection I made at the Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair. Now that internship will turn into a job when I graduate.
Hope Henry
Class of 2021 - Engineering
My time at NNU has really helped me grow and mature as an individual. I have become more independent and am able to learn important life skills that will help me grow in my career as a professional nurse.
Savannah Thanstrom
Class of 2021 - Nursing
Student Outcomes
Admissions Deadlines
Important Dates
ROLLING ADMISSION – YEAR-ROUND
November 15
Early Action
December 15
Spring Regular Admissions
May 1
Intent to Attend Notification
CONTACT ADMISSIONS
In The News
NNU CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...
Feature Story
NNU CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT
October 13, 2025
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...
read more
NNU NAMES GEORGE ZICKEFOOSE AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2026 L.E. WESCHE OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
April 23, 2026
George L. Zickefoose, Ed.D., veteran educator and current principal of Warhawk Elementary School in the Vallivue School District, has been named this year’s L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator. The award was presented at a private reception on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. ...
read more
7 THINGS I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN BEFORE COMING TO NNU
April 9, 2026
KENZI BERGGREN You don’t have to have it all figured out to start college, and honestly, most students don’t. What matters more is being open to the experience: trying new classes, finding your people, learning how to manage your time and discovering who you’re...
read more
Northwest Nazarene University Presents “Great Music of Our Faith”
April 8, 2026
The Northwest Nazarene University Music Department invites the community to a special culminating concert, “Great Music of Our Faith,” on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Brandt Center on the NNU campus. This reimagined annual event (formerly Great Hymns of Our...
read more
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IF YOU’RE READY TO APPLY, DON’T DELAY!
We look forward to reviewing your application. And we’d love to see you stop by for a visit, too. Meet our amazing faculty and students. Discover the true meaning of community. Why wait until classes start to be a part of it?
Request Info
Visit
Apply
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Northwest Nazarene University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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The World Is Waiting
Start Today
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Visit
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Request Info
Visit
Apply
THE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OF CHOICE IN THE NORTHWEST
Introducing NNU eCampus
Accelerated Online Bachelor’s Degrees for Adult Learners
Find Out More
Discover Your Gifts
You have gifts inside you that the world is waiting to receive.
At NNU, we’ll help you discover just how transformative you’re created to be. Explore undergraduate, graduate and professional courses here at our campus in beautiful Nampa, Idaho, or our online programs serving thousands of students globally.
Develop your God-given gifts. Transform the world.
Find Your Degree
Apply
Visit
Undergraduate
Through mentorship, deep spiritual formation and academic support, you’ll come to see your incredible
God-given potential.
Start Your Journey
Graduate & Professional
Our advanced degree and certificate programs are designed for you, a busy adult with a calling—and a passion to keep pursuing it.
Advance Your Career
Online
Pursue your calling from wherever you are through our robust offering of online classes throughout the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.
Explore Your Possibilities
Find Your Program:
Experience a different kind of university.
“Community” is more than just a word here. From small classes to one-on-one mentorship with faculty who care about your well-being, you’ll know you belong here. You’ll come to more fully know yourself and who you’re called to be. We offer competitively priced tuition and financial aid to help students like you embrace the bright future that awaits you. Let us help you step boldly into your calling!
Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate Students
Grad Student/Faculty Ratio
Online Students
Undergraduate Average Class Size
Graduate Students
Schedule A Visit
NNU has prepared me for this next step by providing rigorous classes and challenging student activities. Specifically, my finance major has taught me how to think logically and reflexively solve problems.
Gabi Rick
Class of 2022 - Business
I’m very prepared for my future. I’ve been interning at Micron Technology through a connection I made at the Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair. Now that internship will turn into a job when I graduate.
Hope Henry
Class of 2021 - Engineering
My time at NNU has really helped me grow and mature as an individual. I have become more independent and am able to learn important life skills that will help me grow in my career as a professional nurse.
Savannah Thanstrom
Class of 2021 - Nursing
Student Outcomes
Admissions Deadlines
Important Dates
ROLLING ADMISSION – YEAR-ROUND
November 15
Early Action
December 15
Spring Regular Admissions
May 1
Intent to Attend Notification
CONTACT ADMISSIONS
In The News
NNU CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...
Feature Story
NNU CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT
October 13, 2025
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...
read more
NNU NAMES GEORGE ZICKEFOOSE AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2026 L.E. WESCHE OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
April 23, 2026
George L. Zickefoose, Ed.D., veteran educator and current principal of Warhawk Elementary School in the Vallivue School District, has been named this year’s L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator. The award was presented at a private reception on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. ...
read more
7 THINGS I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN BEFORE COMING TO NNU
April 9, 2026
KENZI BERGGREN You don’t have to have it all figured out to start college, and honestly, most students don’t. What matters more is being open to the experience: trying new classes, finding your people, learning how to manage your time and discovering who you’re...
read more
Northwest Nazarene University Presents “Great Music of Our Faith”
April 8, 2026
The Northwest Nazarene University Music Department invites the community to a special culminating concert, “Great Music of Our Faith,” on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Brandt Center on the NNU campus. This reimagined annual event (formerly Great Hymns of Our...
read more
View All News
View Events
Prepare to soar
IF YOU’RE READY TO APPLY, DON’T DELAY!
We look forward to reviewing your application. And we’d love to see you stop by for a visit, too. Meet our amazing faculty and students. Discover the true meaning of community. Why wait until classes start to be a part of it?
Request Info
Visit
Apply
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Northwest Nazarene University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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