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

SAT Range995 to 1225
ACT Range18 to 24
Average GPA3.47
Acceptance Rate69.4%

Trevecca’s admit rate is approachable, but the test is still part of the process, and ACT scores dominate submissions. With a 3.47 average GPA, aim for a 24+ ACT, or about a 1225 SAT, to place yourself near the top of the typical admitted-student range.

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Trevecca Nazarene University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Trevecca Nazarene University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,903 students. Trevecca has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 52% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1. Trevecca is test-required for admissions.

Location

Nashville, TN

Undergrad Enrollment1,903
Freshman Retention73%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1
Graduation Rate52%
Test PolicyTest-required

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Key Trevecca Nazarene University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

May 1

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 1

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

Trevecca requires test scores, so plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, with the December test date as your last practical chance before Trevecca’s May 1 Early Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Trevecca is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $31,300, and students should submit the FAFSA by the January 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$31,300
Room and Board$11,000
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at Grad$22,945

At Trevecca Nazarene University, the listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $42,300 per year before financial aid. As a private not-for-profit institution, students’ actual costs can vary based on need-based grants, scholarships, and other aid they receive. For context, students graduate with an average debt of $22,945.

Student life at Trevecca Nazarene University

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Symphony orchestra
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Yearbook
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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