Northwest Nazarene University: Rankings

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Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1034th in the United States, 3964th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 25 research topics. Northwest Nazarene University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 309 academic publications and 3,348 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3964 of 14,131 In the World
#1108 of 2,597 In North America
#1034 of 2,496 In the United States
#5 of 10 In Idaho
#3714 of 4,461 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
#5381 of 5,953 For Artificial Intelligence (AI)
#5494 of 6,639 For Sociology
#3960 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#2350 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1365th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5967th in the World with 208 publications made and 1,629 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1365 of 1,763 In the United States
#1447 of 1,854 In North America
#5967 of 7,088 In the World

Northwest Nazarene University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 2
1995 0 3
1996 0 2
1997 1 0
1998 2 1
1999 3 2
2000 2 3
2001 2 1
2002 2 7
2003 4 9
2004 4 19
2005 4 27
2006 3 19
2007 1 31
2008 4 32
2009 4 41
2010 8 36
2011 12 52
2012 15 61
2013 16 84
2014 5 77
2015 14 80
2016 7 99
2017 10 95
2018 18 86
2019 12 134
2020 9 130
2021 9 170
2022 15 160
2023 7 179
2024 2 119
2025 4 109

The following table provides academic rankings for Northwest Nazarene University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 1011 1084 3714
Sociology 1289 1367 5494
Law 1321 1399 5639
Political Science 1329 1408 5740
Philosophy 1308 1390 5759
Linguistics 1261 1342 5869
History 1382 1468 5987

Environmental Science rankings

Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1311th for Environmental Science in the United States and 6110th in the World with 129 publications made and 1,451 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1311 of 1,637 In the United States
#1394 of 1,727 In North America
#6110 of 6,888 In the World

Northwest Nazarene University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 0 3
1994 1 9
1995 0 7
1996 0 8
1997 1 5
1998 1 11
1999 1 5
2000 2 8
2001 2 4
2002 0 8
2003 1 7
2004 3 14
2005 3 21
2006 2 21
2007 1 27
2008 3 21
2009 1 29
2010 5 28
2011 3 30
2012 7 35
2013 4 42
2014 3 41
2015 9 53
2016 6 46
2017 10 53
2018 11 64
2019 7 86
2020 8 84
2021 5 109
2022 9 116
2023 7 129
2024 3 101
2025 1 76

The following table provides academic rankings for Northwest Nazarene University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geology 1194 1271 5759
Ecology 1213 1291 5870
Geography and Cartography 1258 1339 5923

Computer Science rankings

Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1293rd for Computer Science in the United States and 5985th in the World with 111 publications made and 1,657 citations received. Main research topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Computer Science ranking Location
#1293 of 1,616 In the United States
#1368 of 1,702 In North America
#5985 of 6,855 In the World

Northwest Nazarene University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 1
1996 1 2
1997 1 0
1998 1 1
1999 2 2
2000 2 2
2001 2 2
2002 1 7
2003 3 6
2004 2 12
2005 1 22
2006 0 17
2007 2 25
2008 4 30
2009 1 36
2010 4 28
2011 5 42
2012 10 61
2013 6 55
2014 0 57
2015 4 67
2016 5 67
2017 10 69
2018 9 79
2019 4 90
2020 6 110
2021 6 147
2022 6 153
2023 4 172
2024 2 123
2025 1 82

The following table provides academic rankings for Northwest Nazarene University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1076 1151 5381

Physics rankings

Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1304th for Physics in the United States and 6114th in the World with 110 publications made and 1,087 citations received. Main research topic: Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1304 of 1,537 In the United States
#1382 of 1,623 In North America
#6114 of 6,729 In the World

Northwest Nazarene University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 0 7
1994 1 7
1995 0 9
1996 1 12
1997 1 5
1998 0 10
1999 3 7
2000 2 12
2001 1 7
2002 2 16
2003 3 12
2004 6 16
2005 2 24
2006 1 26
2007 0 27
2008 2 25
2009 4 15
2010 3 21
2011 3 21
2012 5 34
2013 4 37
2014 3 31
2015 5 48
2016 3 53
2017 8 42
2018 10 50
2019 6 58
2020 5 58
2021 3 83
2022 6 89
2023 5 101
2024 4 77

The following table provides academic rankings for Northwest Nazarene University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Quantum and Particle physics 1291 1369 6045

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Northwest Nazarene University

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Economics 1118 1194 5201
Business 1152 1228 5503
Art & Design 1298 1381 5600
Psychology 1352 1431 5841
Mathematics 1290 1368 5995
Engineering 1314 1392 6171
Biology 1380 1458 6199
Medicine 1446 1524 6246
Chemistry 1395 1476 6332