Founded
• 1913
Sponsorship
• The Church of the Nazarene
Campus size
• NNU sits on 85 acres.
Average class size
• 18 students
Enrollment
• Approximately 1200 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students
Majors and Minors
• Over 60 areas of study are offered
On-campus housing
• 70% of students live on-campus in 7 different dorms/apartments
Male/female ratio
• 1:2
School colors
• Red and Black
School mascot?
• The Crusader
Population of Nampa
• There are approximately 80,000 residents in Nampa.
Activities/Events in Nampa
• Nampa is always on the move, and the list of things to see and do continues to grow. You can watch a theater production, dollar movies, snow and water skiing, see world class rodeo action, take a white water rafting trip, play golf, or go boating on the lake. Also, Nampa is only 15 miles from our state capital, Boise.
Weather in Nampa
• The Nampa Idaho area offers a four-season climate, with mild winters and outstanding fall and spring seasons. Winter snowfall, usually occurring in December, January and February, is normally sparse and seldom covers the ground for more than a few days. Humidity is low. Summers are pleasantly warm, with 86 as the average high temperature for June, July and August. Nampa is in the heart of the Treasure Valley, aptly named.
What is a Nazarene?
• The Church of the Nazarene is a denomination in the Christian faith. It stems off of the Methodist church and the holiness revivals of the late 19th century. The Church of the Nazarene began with the purpose of preaching a holy lifestyle and serving the poor in a time when the church was focusing much attention on the growing middle class. The task of the Northwest Nazarene University, as an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, shall be to serve the church by providing an educated laity and ministry, loyal to Christ, and by emphasizing the Wesleyan doctrine of perfect love. NNU is a Christian liberal arts university fully committed to an educational process that pursues both intellectual and spiritual development. This pursuit is centered firmly in the Person of Jesus Christ, and is designed to instill a habit of mind that enables each student to become God's creative and redemptive agent in today's world. While the University is greatly supported by the Church of the Nazarene, a student does not have to come from this background to attend NNU.
Do you have to be a Nazarene to attend here?
• No. Our campus community is comprised of a diverse students body with many different Christian denominations represented. About 60% of our students have claimed “Nazarene” as their church background and the other 40% are all over the denominational board.
Do I have to be a Christian to attend?
• A student does not have to be a Christian to attend NNU, but we do have lifestyle requirements that every student must agree to follow while a student at NNU. (Refer to: What are your lifestyle requirements? Under the Campus Life section). Students are also required to attend our chapel services three times a week, and there are a couple religion classes that all students must take.
Diversity on campus
• Our campus community is compiled of students from all over the United States and across the world. We have students from all different cultures and a variety of religious backgrounds. A majority of our students come from all over the Northwest and parts of California. However, we do have international students from Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, and many other countries.
Activities for students on the weekend
• In the fall we have a bonfire, rootbeer fest (outdoor movie and rootbeer floats!), rollerscamming (roller-skating with a creative and thematic twist), Malibu days (picture a flooded field for watersports, a slip-n-slide, volleyball and ultimate frisbee tournaments, barbeques, luaus, karaoke, etc.), and TWIRP (The Woman is Required to Pay), where the girls do the inviting for the biggest group date you have ever been on. There are formal banquets at homecoming time and Valentine’s Day. NNU night at the Steelheads (Boise’s hockey team), Broom hockey, May Days, The Plunge (watching a water-themed movie in the local pool) are also some favorites.
Intramurals
• Students form teams and compete against one another in countless sports. Everything from flag football, powderpuff football, soccer, indoor and outdoor volleyball, frisbee golf, ping-pong, badminton, racquetball, tennis, and softball is available. It’s not uncommon to see squads make team shirts and stick together for all four years of college. Athleticism not required.
Clubs on campus
• There are ministry clubs available, such as Skaters in Christ (a ministry to kids that skateboard), the Homework Club (held at the Boys and Girls Club), PALS (a ministry to mentally and developmentally handicapped kids), Angels Club (a ministry to disabled adults), Compassionate Ministries (geared toward missions and community outreach), etc. There is also an Ultimate Frisbee Club (competes in tournaments all around the northwest), an International Club, Chemistry Club, Psychology Club, and our award-winning SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) team which competes at the national level each year.
Student Government Association
• Students can be elected to our student Senate, which oversees the disbursement of student fees to different activities and clubs. We have a Student Body President and Vice-President, Social Vice-President, and Treasurer. Each class has its own president, vice-president, and social board. There are many ways to get involved in leadership on our campus.
Safety on campus
• NNU has security personnel on duty 24/7. They constantly patrol the campus to ensure the safety of the students and campus property. Security is also available to escort students to their dorms at night from anywhere on campus. Also, the Nampa Police Department’s substation is located across the street from NNU.
Lifestyle requirements
• As a Christian University, the traditions, policies, and practices characteristic of the Christian life perspective shape us. The following indicate the attitudes and behaviors desired for each member of the NNU Community:
• To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself, expressed by your interaction with others.
• To be personally committed to the known will of God, evidenced by regular worship and accountability to others in the Body of Christ.
• To be a person of integrity, keeping your word and commitments.
• To display honesty and truthfulness in relationships and responsibilities.
• To respect the rights of others to privacy and confidentiality, within the context of accountability.
• To seek to build up others, refraining from gossip or slander.
• To exercise caution in making personal decisions, motivated by the awareness of our responsibility not to cause others to “stumble” in their walk with the Lord.
• To assume legal, personal, and financial responsibility for all decisions and resulting actions.
• NNU students may not use alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs.
• While students at NNU, sexual relations shall be limited to marriage between one man and one woman.
Do you have a dress code?
• NNU students are expected to dress with Christian principles of modesty, dignity, good taste, self-respect, and appropriateness to the occasion. Some specific guidelines are listed here. Bodily cleanliness and neatness of dress are essential on the part of everyone. Bare feet are not allowed inside campus buildings (excluding residence halls). Clothing with printed material which is contrary to NNU standards is not acceptable attire. Men are to wear shirts. Participants in outdoor activities or designated sunbathing areas may be the exception. Women are to cover sports bras with a shirt when not sunbathing. No bikinis are allowed in community areas.
Average ACT score of students at NNU
• The average ACT score of an NNU student is 22.5.
Do you accept IB or AP credits?
• Credit for AP exams is accepted (granted) as transfer credit from the Educational Testing Service. Even if such credit appears on the transcript from another institution, original documentation is to be secured from ETS and these credits re-evaluated according to NNU standards. College credit may be granted on the basis of scores 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examination of the College Entrance Board. Note: A score of 4 or 5 must be earned in Calculus AB or Calculus BC in order to receive credit. The number of credits will be determined by the NNU Registrar.
Northwest Nazarene is also committed to granting credits for the International Baccalaureate program. It will grant 5 lower-division semester credits to be applied to general education and/or major requirements, or elective credit for each higher level course completed with a score of 5, 6, or 7. No credit is granted for subsidiary level courses.
It is important to note that a maximum of 31 credits may be earned using CLEP, DANTES, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Credit by Examination.
Do you accept running start credits?
• NNU does accept Washington State Running Start credits. Students may transfer a few credits or up to a completed transfer associate degree.
Christian Faculty
• All professors are required to sign a statement of Christian faith and a lifestyle agreement.
STUDENT BODY: Approximately 1200 students
A majority of our students come from all over the Northwest and parts of California. However, we do have international students from Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, and many other countries.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 19
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 13:1
AFFILIATION: The Church of the Nazarene
Approximately 60% of NNU students have claimed “Nazarene” as their church background and the other 40% belong to a variety of different denominations.
FACULTY: Over 90 full-time faculty committed to serving Christ and stimulating spiritual and academic growth in their students.
ACADEMIC SCHOOLS: Over 60 areas of study in five academic schools: School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; School of Business; School of Education, Social Work and Counseling; School of Health and Science; School of Theology and Christian Ministries
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: Two-semester calendar with summer courses offered
DEGREES: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies.
Graduate program in Religion, Social Work, Education, Business, and Counseling.
HONORS PROGRAM: The NNU honors program provides an integrative learning experience for academically superior freshman and is offered as an alternative to some of the general education requirements. The program offers significant interdisciplinary learning experiences during the first year at NNU.
OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS: Coordinated through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), off-campus possibilities for study include the Honours Programme, Oxford; the Los Angeles Film Studies Center; the Contemporary Music Program; and the Latin-American Studies Program, to name a few.
ACCREDITATIONS: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, the National Association of Schools of Music, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Council on Social Work Education, and the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education.
RECOGNITION: According to U.S. News and World Report NNU is a best value university and Princeton Review ranked NNU as one of the top universities in the West.
ATHLETICS: NNU is a member of the NCAA Division II, Great Northwest Athletic Conference, and fields teams in basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, golf, track and field, cross country, and soccer.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: More than 30 different clubs and organizations exist on campus, engaging students in the pursuit of various interests including ministry, service, recreation, academics, and athletics.
FACILITIES AND CAMPUS: NNU is situated on an 85-acre, park-like campus with 31 buildings including seven residence halls and apartment complexes, a baseball field, softball field, soccer field, tennis courts, and an Olympic-sized track.
RESIDENTIAL HALLS: Seven residence halls provide a variety of residential settings, from the traditional Culver, Dooley, Ford, and Sutherland Halls, which typically house underclassmen, to the Corlett, Olsen, and Kirkeide apartment complexes, which provide the added amenities of apartment-style living along with the traditional benefits and convenience of on campus-living.
COMPUTER CAPABILITY: All student housing is wired for high-speed Ethernet connection to the NNU network. In addition to residential connection capabilities, the campus is also covered with high-speed access points for wireless networking and connection to the Internet and has computer labs available in two of the residence halls, along with ten general access or departmental computer labs across campus.