Northwest Nazarene University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
58%
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
74.6%(3,133)
Hispanic
16.0%(671)
African American
1.1%(45)
Asian
1.5%(65)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(13)
Two or More Races
2.2%(91)
Unknown
3.8%(159)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment4,999
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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.1%(1,777)
Women
57.9%(2,443)

Gender Statistics

Men1,777

36% of total enrollment

Women2,443

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwest Nazarene University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 20% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(9)
18-19
36.2%(418)
20-21
37.4%(432)
22-24
12.5%(145)
25+
13.1%(152)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(2)
22-24
13.8%(85)
25+
85.9%(531)

Age Diversity Insights

20%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

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 55% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.5%(132)
Out-of-State
45.5%(110)

Regional Representation

In-State132

55% of student body

Out-of-State110

45% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age