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88.2%Acceptance
$39,370Tuition
1,138Students
60%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$51,719Earnings
#11 in IdahoPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Church of the Nazarene

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$39,370
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,370
Average Net Price
$25,537
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,550
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,862
Books & Supplies
$1,320
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,240
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$252/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
65.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
59.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $22,918
$30,001 – $48,000 $21,975
$48,001 – $75,000 $24,101
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,385
$110,001+ $28,028

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Cost Overview

Families at Northwest Nazarene typically pay $25,537 per year after financial aid, not the $52,240 sticker price. Lower-income families ($0-30K) pay around $22,918, while wealthier families ($110K+) pay $28,028. Over four years, expect total costs between $92,000 and $112,000. The school distributes $3.2 million in athletic scholarships across 281 student-athletes.

Most graduates carry $23,750 in debt, translating to $252 monthly payments. With median earnings of $51,719 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 6% of income. The 65% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially. Only 30% of students receive need-based Pell Grants, indicating this Christian liberal arts college primarily serves middle-class families.

Student-athletes and families earning under $75,000 get the best financial deals here. In-state students make up 52% of enrollment but pay the same tuition as out-of-state residents.

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