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.
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Location:
Nampa, Idaho
Identity:
Comprehensive Christian Liberal Arts Education
Accredited:
by the Northwest Comission on Colleges and Universities
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
Additional Awards & Acknowledgements
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 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 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 is the only university in Idaho awarded as a Top Business College of Distinction for 2023-2024.
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.
Northwest Nazarene University was recognized as a Best Regional University in the West for 2022-2023 by U.S. News & World Report.
Prior Awards (Through 2017)
- 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