Northwest Nazarene University

    Nampa, ID · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1010–1240
    Median ~1130
    Acceptance rate
    65%
    Enrollment
    1,024
    ACT middle 50%
    22–27

    How Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC compares

    • The ~1130 SAT midpoint ranks #158 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 1 in ID.
    • Its 65% acceptance rate is more selective than 54% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (540 Math vs 560 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($51,719) are $11,347 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #158 of 197
    SAT rank in ID
    #1 of 1
    More selective than
    54% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$11,347

    What the numbers say about Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC

    • The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1010 to 1240. A planning score near or above 1280 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 540 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 65% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 71% completion rate and $51,719 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1130 SAT scorePlan for a 1300Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $40,794
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $40,794
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $51,719
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    71%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1010 and 1240. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1280 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1240 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1130 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1010 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1240

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1010–1230

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1010

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL1040–120066%
    Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityMount Vernon, OH1050–132084%
    University of LynchburgLynchburg, VA980–123043%
    West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV1010–122089%
    Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC1050–122075%
    Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA1030–121090%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC?

    Northwest Nazarene University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1010–1240, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1280 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC's acceptance rate?

    Northwest Nazarene University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 65%.

    How much does it cost to attend Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC?

    Published tuition is approximately $40,794 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Northwest Nazarene University/Northwest Nazarene College/NNU/NNC test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Northwest Nazarene University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.nnu.edu