Applying to NNU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
62.95%	1,080

Northwest Nazarene University's acceptance rate is 62.95% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,571 students applied and 2,248 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into NNU.

NNU's acceptance rate places 1st out of 8 Idaho colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,080 and the ACT score is 28 at NNU. NNU's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 6 Idaho colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to NNU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Northwest Nazarene University is 62.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.94%. 1,514 men and 2,057 women applied to NNU and 864 men and 1,384 women students were accepted.

Among them, 109 men and 137 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at NNU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at NNU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,571	1,514	2,057	0	0
Admitted	2,248	864	1,384	0	0
Enrolled	246	109	137	0	0
Acceptance Rate	62.95%	57.07%	67.28%	-	-
Yield	10.94%	12.62%	9.90%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northwest Nazarene University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 130 students (55% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 99 students (42%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NNU.

The median SAT score is 1,080 with 540 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 470 .

The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75^th percentile score of 31 and 25^th percentile score of 25 at NNU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Northwest Nazarene University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at NNU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	940	1080	1210
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	540	620
SAT Math	470	540	590
ACT Composite	25	28	31
ACT Math	17	19	26
ACT English	17	23	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northwest Nazarene University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 246 first-year students enrolled in NNU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.78% and part-time students is 1.22%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.31% and women students is 55.69%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at NNU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at NNU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	246	109	137
Full-time	243	107	136
Part-time	3	2	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at NNU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northwest Nazarene University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

NNU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $25 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to NNU.

Admission Information for Applying to NNU
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$25
Admission Information	https://www.nnu.edu/office/admissions
Online Application	https://www.nnu.edu/apply-now
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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