How to Apply to Northwest Nazarene University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NNU. NNU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://www.nnu.edu/office/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.nnu.edu/apply-now
Financial Aidhttps://www.nnu.edu/students/student-resources/contact-info/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Northwest Nazarene University/Freshman Students
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.nnu.edu/students/undergraduate/more-information/veterans
Athletichttps://www.nnu.edu/registrar-student-information
Disability Servicehttps://www.nnu.edu/casa-disability-support

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NNU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 25. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
NNU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Northwest Nazarene University1,12025
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Idaho1,12467

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Northwest Nazarene University, 127 students submitted SAT scores (54% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Idaho. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490570630
Mathematics510550610
Total1,0001,120 1,240
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Northwest Nazarene University, 30 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Idaho. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite192527
English172329
Mathematics192326

NNU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Northwest Nazarene University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Northwest Nazarene University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered