ROTC at Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Northwest Nazarene University students join Army ROTC at Boise State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Northwest Nazarene University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 18.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boise State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Northwest Nazarene University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 5.6 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,005–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 22–27 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $40,794 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,794 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Northwest Nazarene University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Northwest Nazarene University has 1,024 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Northwest Nazarene University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $7,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,200 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Northwest Nazarene University: FAQ
Does Northwest Nazarene University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Northwest Nazarene University students join Army ROTC at Boise State University.
Which ROTC branches can Northwest Nazarene University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Boise State University, 18 mi).
Is ROTC at Northwest Nazarene University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Northwest Nazarene University and train with the unit at Boise State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Northwest Nazarene University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
nnu.edu
- Admissions
nnu.edu
- Apply
nnu.edu
- Financial aid
nnu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Nampa, ID 83686-5897
IPEDS UNITID: 142461
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