More selective than 83% of Idaho colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
55% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 42% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Northwest Nazarene University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Northwest Nazarene University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Northwest Nazarene University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 515 | 630 |
| SAT math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1005 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Northwest Nazarene University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | 515–630 | 490–610 | 22–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 63% | 470–620 | 470–590 | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Northwest Nazarene University compared with other Idaho colleges?
Northwest Nazarene University has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 7 Idaho colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The College of Idaho | 49% | 63% | $19,481 |
| 2 | Northwest Nazarene University | 65% | 71% | $29,580 |
| 3 | University of Idaho | 76% | 57% | $14,831 |
| 4 | New Saint Andrews College | 84% | 74% | — |
| 5 | Boise State University | 87% | 60% | $21,610 |
| 6 | Lewis-Clark State College | 88% | 40% | $15,635 |
| 7 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | 96% | 55% | $8,221 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Idaho colleges →
Who enrolls at Northwest Nazarene University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Northwest Nazarene University admissions questions
What is the Northwest Nazarene University acceptance rate?
Northwest Nazarene University accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,248 of 3,571 applicants were admitted.
Does Northwest Nazarene University require the SAT or ACT?
Northwest Nazarene University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 55% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 42% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest Nazarene University?
The middle 50% of Northwest Nazarene University enrolled first-year students scored 1005–1240 on the SAT and 22–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Northwest Nazarene University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (246 of 2,248).
Is Northwest Nazarene University getting harder to get into?
Northwest Nazarene University accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 63% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Northwest Nazarene University overview