Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, Idaho · Private
Northwest Nazarene University admitted 63% of 3,571 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 940–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 63% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Northwest Nazarene University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Northwest Nazarene University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $56,586 a year. After grants, students paid $27,291 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Northwest Nazarene University’s acceptance rate?
Northwest Nazarene University admitted 63% of applicants: 2,248 of 3,571 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Northwest Nazarene University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest Nazarene University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 940 to 1210, with a median around 1080. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Northwest Nazarene University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Northwest Nazarene University have supplemental essays?
No. Northwest Nazarene University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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