Northwest Nazarene University: Rankings

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Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1076th in the United States, 4110th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 25 research topics. Northwest Nazarene University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 306 academic publications and 3,178 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#4110 of 14,131 In the World
#1149 of 2,597 In North America
#1076 of 2,496 In the United States
#6 of 10 In Idaho
#3661 of 4,425 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
#5363 of 5,925 For Artificial Intelligence (AI)
#5451 of 6,622 For Sociology
#3931 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#2577 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1366th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5946th in the World with 205 publications made and 1,525 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1366 of 1,761 In the United States
#1448 of 1,852 In North America
#5946 of 7,081 In the World

Northwest Nazarene University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 0 2
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 53
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 9 131
2021 9 170
2022 15 158
2023 7 178
2024 2 115

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 1003 1076 3661
Sociology 1285 1363 5451
Law 1315 1393 5593
Political Science 1329 1408 5697
Philosophy 1303 1384 5720
Linguistics 1259 1340 5843
History 1379 1465 5957

Environmental Science rankings

Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1320th for Environmental Science in the United States and 6104th in the World with 128 publications made and 1,354 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1320 of 1,631 In the United States
#1402 of 1,721 In North America
#6104 of 6,876 In the World

Northwest Nazarene University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 0 9
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 31
2012 7 35
2013 4 42
2014 3 41
2015 9 53
2016 6 46
2017 10 53
2018 11 63
2019 7 86
2020 8 84
2021 5 109
2022 9 116
2023 7 129
2024 3 99

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 1202 1279 5754
Ecology 1212 1289 5854
Geography and Cartography 1262 1342 5913

Computer Science rankings

Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1298th for Computer Science in the United States and 5980th in the World with 110 publications made and 1,568 citations received. Main research topic: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Computer Science ranking Location
#1298 of 1,612 In the United States
#1373 of 1,698 In North America
#5980 of 6,845 In the World

Northwest Nazarene University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 0 2
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 43
2012 10 61
2013 6 55
2014 0 56
2015 4 69
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 2 121

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) 1078 1153 5363

Physics rankings

Northwest Nazarene University ranked 1301st for Physics in the United States and 6096th in the World with 110 publications made and 1,030 citations received. Main research topic: Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1301 of 1,531 In the United States
#1378 of 1,617 In North America
#6096 of 6,713 In the World

Northwest Nazarene University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 0 10
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 51
2019 6 58
2020 5 60
2021 3 83
2022 6 88
2023 5 101
2024 4 76

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 1284 1362 6022

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Northwest Nazarene University

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Economics 1112 1187 5153
Business 1145 1221 5454
Art & Design 1294 1377 5549
Psychology 1355 1433 5813
Mathematics 1294 1372 5984
Engineering 1313 1391 6159
Biology 1382 1460 6178
Medicine 1446 1524 6223
Chemistry 1387 1466 6303