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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.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Northwest Nazarene University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 54% of students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

NNU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
970-1230
Applicants Submitting SAT 
54%
SAT Scores for Northwest Nazarene University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 970
SAT Scores for Northwest Nazarene University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 600
SAT Composite 75th 1230
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Northwest Nazarene University?

Northwest Nazarene University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Northwest Nazarene University score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 970-1230.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Northwest Nazarene University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >93%
1100 to 1230 Avg + 88%-93%
970 to 1100 Avg - 79%-88%
840 to 970 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 840 Low <67%
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NNU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
31%
ACT Scores for Northwest Nazarene University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Northwest Nazarene University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 27
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into NNU?

Northwest Nazarene University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

NNU regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Northwest Nazarene University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >93%
23 to 26 Avg + 88%-93%
20 to 23 Avg - 79%-88%
17 to 20 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 17 Low <67%
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NNU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.59
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Northwest Nazarene University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into NNU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Northwest Nazarene University was 3.59 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Idaho for highest average GPA. 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 all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Northwest Nazarene University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 7.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 10.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

80% of Northwest Nazarene University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Northwest Nazarene University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 21%
Top 25% of class 39%
Top 50% of class 80%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
79

Applicants have 79 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2023.

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?

Northwest Nazarene University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Northwest Nazarene University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142461 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Nazarene University.

FAQs

Does Northwest Nazarene University prefer SAT or ACT?

54% of students submit their SAT scores to NNU. 31% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Northwest Nazarene University?

NNU has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges generally only require a high school diploma or a GED certificate to be admitted.