Safety Score
1.69 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Nampa, ID · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Northwest Nazarene University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,774-student campus.
- 1.69
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,886
- Rank of 3,050
- #8
- ID rank
- 1,774
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Northwest Nazarene University reports 1.69 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,886 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.69
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,886
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Northwest Nazarene University increased from 1 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesNorthwest Nazarene University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Nampa, ID, enrolling approximately 1,774 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 4 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ID, it ranks #8 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,774 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Northwest Nazarene University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ID averaging 3.94 incidents per 1,000 students, Northwest Nazarene University reports 57% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1886
See peer comparison
State Rank (ID)
#8
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Northwest Nazarene University percentile rank 38.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1886 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Northwest Nazarene University reports 57% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $40,794
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,794
- Avg Net Price
- $29,580
- Median Debt
- $23,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 65%
- SAT Average
- 1130
- SAT Math Range
- 490–610
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 22–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 65%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,488
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $51,719
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNorthwest Nazarene University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 100% (1 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
Northwest Nazarene University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
ID
Northwest Nazarene University
1.69 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Grinnell College
3.94 incidents / 1,000 students
PR
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama
1.69 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · 1,775 enrolled
Safety Score 3.94
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama
Guayama, PR · 1,776 enrolled
Safety Score 1.69
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth, NC · 1,777 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA · 1,770 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA · 1,778 enrolled
Safety Score 14.06
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Northwest Nazarene University nationally (rank #1886), regardless of size or state.
Ashland University
Ashland, OH
National Rank #1885
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Ahoskie, NC
National Rank #1887
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama
Guayama, PR
National Rank #1884
Cleveland University-Kansas City
Overland Park, KS
National Rank #1888
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY
National Rank #1883
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Nazarene University safe?
Northwest Nazarene University has a safety score of 1.69 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,886 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Northwest Nazarene University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Northwest Nazarene University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ID.
Does Northwest Nazarene University have fire safety data?
Yes. Northwest Nazarene University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Northwest Nazarene University's Safety Profile
Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID enrolls 1,774 students and has a safety score of 1.69 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1886 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Northwest Nazarene University's 1.69 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Northwest Nazarene University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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