by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Northwest Nazarene University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Northwest Nazarene University ran $40,794 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
The fees portion of those totals came to $800; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,994 |
| Fees | $800 |
| Total | $40,794 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Northwest Nazarene University cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Northwest Nazarene University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ID | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Northwest Nazarene University runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Northwest Nazarene University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Northwest Nazarene University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,740 |
| Two Years Ago | $35,548 |
| One Year Ago | $38,570 |
| Most Recent Year | $39,994 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at NNU has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition climbed 3.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $42,300 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.88%, so cost a year out lands around $43,191.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $43,191 |
| In 2 Years | $45,728 |
| In 3 Years | $48,415 |
| In 4 Years | $51,259 |
| In 5 Years | $54,271 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $188,593.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Northwest Nazarene University, go to the Northwest Nazarene University Financial Aid page.
