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Discover Your Gifts

You have gifts inside you that the world is waiting to recieve.
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.

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Find Your Program:

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Be surprised.
Be supported. Be seen.

“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!
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Undergraduate Students

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Online Students

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Graduate Students

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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

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

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

Admissions Deadlines

Important Dates

ROLLING ADMISSION – YEAR-ROUND

November 15th

Early Action

December 15th

Spring Regular Admissions

May 1st

Intent to Attend Notification

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GREAT HYMNS OF OUR FAITH 2024

GREAT HYMNS OF OUR FAITH 2024

Northwest Nazarene University’s Department of Music invites you to Great Hymns of Our Faith on Sunday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m. in Swayne Auditorium, Brandt Center. Come enjoy performances from the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Bella Voce, NNU Bronze and the University...

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GREAT HYMNS OF OUR FAITH 2024

Northwest Nazarene University’s Department of Music invites you to Great Hymns of Our Faith on Sunday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m. in Swayne Auditorium, Brandt Center. Come enjoy performances from the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Bella Voce, NNU Bronze and the University...

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR CAMPUS VISITS

Pack your bags! It’s time to plan one of the most exciting parts of your journey to choose your perfect university: the campus visit. Don’t be tempted to skip an in-person experience. It’s so important! Although there is a place for virtual visits, nothing can compare...

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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?

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.