Your chances of getting into Northwest Nazarene University
Open Admission Policy
Can I get into NNU? Northwest Nazarene University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Northwest Nazarene University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.
NNU GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Northwest Nazarene University?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into NNU are to have around a 3.59 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.
If your high school grades are above the average 3.59 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as NNU accepts 88% of applicants.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at NNU is 3.59 on the 4.0 scale. 25% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #1 in Idaho for highest average GPA.
Importance of GPA
Since NNU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
NNU SAT Scores
Testing Requirements
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Northwest Nazarene University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 54% of students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | 490 |
Math 25th Percentile | 510 |
Composite 25th Percentile | 1000 |
SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | 630 |
Math 75th Percentile | 610 |
Composite 75th Percentile | 1240 |
Average SAT Score | 1120
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Northwest Nazarene University?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at NNU is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1240. Students who get into Northwest Nazarene University score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. NNU ranks #5 in the state of Idaho for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. NNU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1000, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 880, but scores this low are outside the normal range.
Score Submission Requirements
Northwest Nazarene University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".
View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1120, you have around a 88% chance of being admitted. A 1240 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.
NNU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | 17 |
Math 25th Percentile | 19 |
Composite 25th Percentile | 19 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | 29 |
Math 75th Percentile | 26 |
Composite 75th Percentile | 27 |
Average ACT Score | 23
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for students to get into NNU?
Score Range
The average ACT score for admitted students to NNU is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 27. The school ranks #5 in Idaho for highest average ACT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.
13 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Northwest Nazarene University.
Score Submission Requirements
You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Northwest Nazarene University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".
Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Here are your predicted chances of getting into NNU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 88% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 93% with a 27 ACT score.
High School Class Rank
80% of Northwest Nazarene University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top quarter.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 21% |
Top 25% of class | 39% |
Top 50% of class | 80% |
Applying
Fall 2025 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 245 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Northwest Nazarene University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Northwest Nazarene University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) |
High School GPA | Required to be considered for admission |
High School Class Rank | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted |
Recommendations | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Demonstration of Competencies | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Credits Accepted
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Northwest Nazarene University often consider these colleges
Boise State University
Public 4 Year
University of Idaho
Public 4 Year
Dominican University of California
Private 4 Year
University of Portland
Private 4 Year
Seattle Pacific University
Private 4 Year
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142461 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Nazarene University.
Last updated February 24, 2024