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Private 4 Year

Eastern Nazarene College Admission Requirements

Quincy, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Eastern Nazarene College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

61.9%
Admission Difficulty for Eastern Nazarene College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Eastern Nazarene College is 61.9%.  Its admission rate is the 27th lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Eastern Nazarene College and can you get accepted?

Eastern Nazarene College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 426 out of the 688 who applied were admitted.

Eastern Nazarene College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.21. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Eastern Nazarene College?

62% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Eastern Nazarene College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.21 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1070 on the SAT

Eastern Nazarene College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.21*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Eastern Nazarene College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Eastern Nazarene College are to have around a 3.21 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Eastern Nazarene College accepts 62% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Eastern Nazarene College is 3.21 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #49 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Eastern Nazarene College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.21 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Eastern Nazarene College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Eastern Nazarene College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

970-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT 

17%
SAT Scores for Eastern Nazarene College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 480
Composite 25th Percentile 970
SAT Scores for Eastern Nazarene College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 580
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1160
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Eastern Nazarene College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Eastern Nazarene College is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 970-1160. Students who get into Eastern Nazarene College score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers..  Eastern Nazarene College ranks #47 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Eastern Nazarene College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 970, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 870, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Eastern Nazarene College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1065, you have around a 62% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 76% chance of getting in.

Eastern Nazarene College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >76%
1065 to 1160 Avg + 62%-76%
970 to 1065 Avg - 46%-62%
875 to 970 Reach 31%-46%
Less than 875 Low <31%
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Eastern Nazarene College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

1%
ACT Scores for Eastern Nazarene College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Eastern Nazarene College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Eastern Nazarene College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 306 382 688
Accepted 215 211 426
Acceptance Rate 70% 55% 62%
Enrolled 25 47 72
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 22% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Eastern Nazarene College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Eastern Nazarene College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Eastern Nazarene College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Eastern Nazarene College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165644 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Nazarene College.

Last updated February 24, 2024