Northwest Nazarene University
Admissions

Interested in attending Northwest Nazarene University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northwest Nazarene University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

62
%
Acceptance rate
3.64
Average High School GPA
August 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Northwest Nazarene University?

62%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwest Nazarene accepted 62% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,571 people applied and 2,248 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1384 / 2057 (67%)
Men
864 / 1514 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Northwest Nazarene University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Northwest Nazarene University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Northwest Nazarene University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Northwest Nazarene considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northwest Nazarene University?

3.64
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Northwest Nazarene University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.64. 23% of freshmen who attended Northwest Nazarene were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 52% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
31%
3.75-3.99
26%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
8%
2.00-2.49
2%

Northwest Nazarene is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

55%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

42%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
960
75th Percentile
1190

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Northwest Nazarene University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 15
Regular admission deadline
September 15
Application notification

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