by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students will not be asked to pay the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to Northwest Nazarene University can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
What financing options does NNU offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Scroll down to learn how much school funding will be available to you.
Your financial aid package, which may contain grants and scholarships, will be determined on your financial need. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Northwest Nazarene University.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
For incoming first-year students at Northwest Nazarene University, 100% of first-time, full-time freshmen received some form of financial aid approximately 241 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 99% | $25,146 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 98% | $23,537 |
| Federal Pell grants | 29% | $4,953 |
| State/local grants | 10% | $2,538 |
| Federal student loans | 65% | $5,456 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Across the undergraduate body at NNU, around 94% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $22,842 (across approximately 1086 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 94% | $22,842 |
| Federal Pell grants | 30% | $4,958 |
| Federal student loans | 61% | $10,889 |
For students living on campus and receiving title-IV aid, grants averaged $25,583.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $22,331 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $22,933 |
| Over $75,000 | $27,486 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
Net price is the cost remaining after grant and scholarship aid is subtracted from the sticker price, and it is the most useful single number for estimating real cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $29,580 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $25,537 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit NNU’s NPC: [tcc.ruffalonl.com/Northwest Nazarene University/Freshman Students](https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Northwest Nazarene University/Freshman Students).
A typical borrower at NNU leaves with $16,826 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $16,826 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $23,750 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $251.79/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. The figures below chart the debt distribution at NNU.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $4,166 |
| 25th percentile | $7,500 |
| 75th percentile | $27,004 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $38,252 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $18,500 |
| Middle income | $16,901 |
| High income | $15,750 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,250 |
| Continuing-generation students | $16,500 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $15,750 |
| Independent students | $18,500 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. NNU.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at NNU:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 7884 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $205,906,166 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 45 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $720,297 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $16,007 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 8 |
| Total DoD amount | $20,068 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,509 |
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