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$40,794
per year
In-State Tuition
88%
Acceptance Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
Northwest Nazarene University is an educational institution in Nampa, ID. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Northwest Nazarene University places on CLEP credit
Awards follow the May 12, 2021 CLEP chart currently linked by the Registrar; its applicable catalog year is not stated. Current 2026-2027 policies limit combined CLEP, DSST, AP, IB and credit by examination to 31 credits / 25% of a degree; the CLEP policy also includes ACE-recommended organizations. Students must be enrolled; credit does not satisfy residency and is unavailable for an equivalent course already taken or a prerequisite of a course already taken. Business students cannot use business exams for these elective awards. Science awards exclude labs; Composition is ENGL1020 elective credit, not ENGL1030. Language totals are 6 or 9 credits, not additive. Confirm your applicable awards before testing.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Merit awards follow high school GPA, and the top one also needs a test score. Students admitted below a 3.0 still qualify, but no amount is published, so ask admissions.
For students entering Fall 2026
Merit Scholarship (4.0+ GPA and test score)
Automatic$22,000; the page states no period, and the award renews.
Renewable: NNU cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
No separate application is described.
Requires a 4.0+ high school GPA and a 1100 SAT or 22 ACT. Must be applied to tuition.
Merit Scholarship (3.8+ GPA)
Automatic$20,000; the page states no period, and the award renews.
Renewable: NNU cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
No separate application is described.
For a high school GPA of 3.8 or higher. The higher award needs a 4.0+ GPA and a test score. Must be applied to tuition.
Merit Scholarship (3.7-3.79 GPA)
Automatic$18,000; the page states no period, and the award renews.
Renewable: NNU cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
No separate application is described.
For a high school GPA of 3.7-3.79; you receive only the award for your band. Must be applied to tuition.
Merit Scholarship (3.5-3.69 GPA)
Automatic$17,000; the page states no period, and the award renews.
Renewable: NNU cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
No separate application is described.
For a high school GPA of 3.5-3.69; you receive only the award for your band. Must be applied to tuition.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$28,732
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$51,719
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions Northwest Nazarene University places on CLEP credit
Awards follow the May 12, 2021 CLEP chart currently linked by the Registrar; its applicable catalog year is not stated. Current 2026-2027 policies limit combined CLEP, DSST, AP, IB and credit by examination to 31 credits / 25% of a degree; the CLEP policy also includes ACE-recommended organizations. Students must be enrolled; credit does not satisfy residency and is unavailable for an equivalent course already taken or a prerequisite of a course already taken. Business students cannot use business exams for these elective awards. Science awards exclude labs; Composition is ENGL1020 elective credit, not ENGL1030. Language totals are 6 or 9 credits, not additive. Confirm your applicable awards before testing.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Nampa, Idaho
Canyon County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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