Northwest Nazarene University Information

Northwest Nazarene University, a private, Christian university located in Idaho’s Boise Valley, is committed to a holistic education, that develops students intellectually, socially, physically and spiritually. Founded in 1913, NNU offers courses at its 88-acre residential campus, as well as online and at extension campuses in Idaho Falls, and in 35 countries around the world. With more than 80 undergraduate programs, plus 16 master’s degrees in six different disciplines, four Education Specialists degrees and two doctoral degrees, NNU prepares students for servant leadership in diverse professions and disciplines. NNU is nationally recognized by both U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. NNU is an NCAA Division II school and its Nighthawks boast 13 men’s and women’s athletic teams. NNU currently serves more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 41 states and 27 countries. NNU also has over 6,000 continuing education students from a variety of professions, and through the University’s concurrent credit program, more than 2,300 high school students. NNU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).