Northwest Nazarene University reported a 5.5% tuition increase for the 2022-23 school year, as revealed in the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $36,298 this year, which is $1,908 higher than the $34,390 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 55% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Idaho, while about 42% come from other states.
Data indicates that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Northwest Nazarene University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 232 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $5.4 million, and 139 students secured student loans exceeding $1.4 million.
Among all undergraduates, 1,059 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $22.7 million. Additionally, 683 students borrowed $4.6 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 66 | 28% | $355,776 | $5,391 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 21 | 9% | $52,990 | $2,523 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 232 | 99% | $5 million | $21,364 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 232 | 99% | $5.4 million | $23,126 |
| Federal student loans | 138 | 59% | $730,495 | $5,293 |
| Other student loans | 37 | 16% | $629,502 | $17,014 |
| Student loan aid | 139 | 59% | $1.4 million | $9,784 |
| Total student aid | 233 | 99% | $6.7 million | $28,863 |
