Northwest Nazarene University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
0%
International
14
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwest Nazarene University has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
75.1%(848)
Hispanic
13.6%(153)
African American
1.8%(20)
Asian
1.2%(14)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(5)
Two or More Races
6.6%(74)
Unknown
0.6%(7)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment1,778
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Northwest Nazarene University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Northwest Nazarene University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.7%(498)
Women
56.3%(642)

Gender Statistics

Men498

28% of total enrollment

Women642

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwest Nazarene University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(10)
18-19
35.2%(397)
20-21
37.7%(425)
22-24
13.0%(147)
25+
13.2%(149)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(7)
22-24
10.5%(67)
25+
88.4%(564)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

36%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwest Nazarene University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 56% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.2%(132)
Out-of-State
43.8%(103)

Regional Representation

In-State132

56% of student body

Out-of-State103

44% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age