More selective than 53% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 76% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Trevecca 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.
Trevecca 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, Trevecca Nazarene University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 610 |
| SAT math | 470 | 625 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1235 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Trevecca Nazarene University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | 510–610 | 470–625 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | 488–600 | 485–593 | 18–24 | 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 Trevecca Nazarene University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Trevecca Nazarene University has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Cumberland University | 67% | 46% | $18,759 |
| 14 | Lipscomb University | 68% | 72% | $24,739 |
| 15 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | 69% | 48% | $14,836 |
| 16 | Middle Tennessee State University | 69% | 54% | $13,359 |
| 17 | Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | 53% | $16,813 |
| 18 | Tennessee State University | 70% | 34% | $15,796 |
| 19 | Lee University | 71% | 63% | $18,878 |
| 20 | University of Memphis | 72% | 51% | $12,397 |
| 21 | Tusculum University | 72% | 25% | $21,131 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Trevecca Nazarene University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Trevecca Nazarene University admissions questions
What is the Trevecca Nazarene University acceptance rate?
Trevecca Nazarene University accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,371 of 1,958 applicants were admitted.
Does Trevecca Nazarene University require the SAT or ACT?
Trevecca Nazarene University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 76% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Trevecca Nazarene University?
The middle 50% of Trevecca Nazarene University enrolled first-year students scored 980–1235 on the SAT and 18–24 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 Trevecca Nazarene University?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (375 of 1,371).
Is Trevecca Nazarene University getting harder to get into?
Trevecca Nazarene University accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% 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 Trevecca Nazarene University overview