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Northwest Nazarene University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range980 to 1240

ACT Range22 to 28

Average GPA3.73

Acceptance Rate71.6%

Although Northwest Nazarene admits many applicants, the average entering GPA is a solid 3.73, so academic fit still matters. If you submit scores under its test-optional policy, aim for 1240+ SAT or 28+ ACT to place yourself above the middle range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Northwest Nazarene University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Northwest Nazarene University enrolls 1,043 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Northwest Nazarene has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Nampa, ID

Undergrad Enrollment1,043

Freshman Retention77%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Northwest Nazarene University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 15

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

March 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Northwest Nazarene, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 15, a December retake should still leave time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Northwest Nazarene is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fee rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $40,794, and the average merit award is $13,030, with 22% of students receiving aid. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$40,794

Room and Board$12,070

Average Merit Award$13,030

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid22%

Average Aid Package$33,145

Average Debt at Grad$36,676

At Northwest Nazarene University, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $52,864 per year. About 22% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $33,145. The average merit award is $13,030, which can meaningfully reduce the sticker price for eligible students. Students graduate with an average debt of $36,676.