Nampa, ID
Roughly 63 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 23 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 63% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,666 | 1,425 | 278 | 86% |
| 2020 | 2,793 | 2,146 | 279 | 77% |
| 2021 | 2,843 | 2,506 | 275 | 88% |
| 2022 | 3,394 | 2,993 | 239 | 88% |
| 2023 | 3,571 | 2,248 | 246 | 63% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,384 of 2,057 women and 864 of 1,514 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Northwest Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 63% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,248 of 3,571 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 63 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
3,571 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 246 enrolled.
No. Northwest Nazarene University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 23 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 63% — it has become more selective.