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Northwest Nazarene University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Northwest Nazarene University’s Other Incoming Students?

Use the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Northwest Nazarene University, situated in Nampa, ID.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Northwest Nazarene University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Northwest Nazarene University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Stats Mean to You

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Moderately Selective (50-70%)
Acceptance Rate	65%

Acceptance & Enrollment Statistics

Northwest Nazarene University received 3,247 total applications. Among these applicants, 2,102 were admitted, and 209 chose to enroll.

Applicant Total	3,247
Accepted	2,102
Enrolled	209
Enrolled Full-Time	209

Admission to Northwest Nazarene University is 64.7%. With this acceptance rate, the institution is fairly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at Northwest Nazarene University: the female acceptance rate is 67% versus 61% for men.

Among admitted students at Northwest Nazarene University is 10%. This shows that 10% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Female admitted students enroll at 8% versus 12% for male admits.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at Northwest Nazarene University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	1,394	1,853
Admitted	852	1,250
Enrolled	105	104

Average Test Scores

About 44% of admitted students at NNU submitted their SAT scores (91 students).

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 515 and 630. Math scores were between 490 and 610.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	515	630
Mathematics	490	610
Combined Total	1005	1240

NNU saw ACT scores submitted by 7% of admitted applicants (15 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 22 and 27.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	22	27
English	20	28
Mathematics	20	28

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Moonraker0022 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.