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Eastern Nazarene College: 2024 Requirements, Scores & GPAs

This is the go-to guide for getting into Eastern Nazarene College. We suggest you read until the end... Not only will we layout the exact GPA and test scores you should aim for when applying to Eastern Nazarene College, but we’ll also offer creative ways to help your application stand out from the pack. We breakdown Eastern Nazarene College statistics better than any article out there and show you how these have changed over time. Also, make sure to check out Eastern Nazarene College on CampusReel to see what it’s really like here. If you're interesting in transferring to Eastern Nazarene College, the read our transfer guide. You can also use the below calculator to help determine your likelihood of acceptance at Eastern Nazarene College

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    What Is Eastern Nazarene College’s Acceptance Rate?

    Last year Eastern Nazarene College’s acceptance rate was 61.29. However, check out how the acceptance rate has changed over time.

    As you can see, Eastern Nazarene College is getting more and more difficult to get into. If this trend continue it’s likely that Eastern Nazarene College will be even more competitive by the time you apply.

    Acceptance rate alone does not indicate your likelihood for getting into Eastern Nazarene College - it’s a very high level understanding of the true competition. Use the acceptance rate as a general guide for curating a list of 10-15 schools that fall into different ranges of competitiveness. Then, use the below data to get a deeper understanding of how your application will compare to the rest of the pool.

    2016 2017 2018
    Acceptance Rate 66.0 % 68.0 % 61.29 %
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    Does Eastern Nazarene College Require Test Scores?

    Eastern Nazarene College requires that you either take the SAT or ACT. See the table below for how Eastern Nazarene College’s accepted students have performed on both tests. You may be wondering how many test scores should you submit. Generally, don’t freak out about taking the test too often. Industry consensus is that you can submit up to 6 tests as a reasonable limit.

    Eastern Nazarene College’s average SAT score is 965 - this is the sum of the math and reading portions of the SAT (the 1600 scale). Check out the below table for a deeper look into how students performed - it’s also very interesting to look at the average test score over time. The trend over time helps give insight into whether Eastern Nazarene College is getting more or less competitive.

    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    Math 410 560 485
    Reading 410 550 480
    2019 Total 820 1110 965
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    2017 Total - - -

    Eastern Nazarene College’s average SAT score is 965. To be a competitive applicant for Eastern Nazarene College your SAT score should come close to the average. If you’re closer to the 820, you’re likely going to have a tougher time getting accepted. To consider Eastern Nazarene College a “target” school (one that you are likely to get into) you should aim for a score of 1110.

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    Main Academic Excellence that is in line with Eastern Nazarene College admission standards.

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    1. Score at least a 965 on the SAT or 62 on the ACT.
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    3. Maintain a GPA of at least a 3.3.

    Join Extracurriculars that Align with Eastern Nazarene College’s Values.

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    1. Join your school band, a sports team or another group activity. If Eastern Nazarene College values music heavily, for example, then try to participate in an organization related to that topic.
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    3. Volunteer in your hometown. Quincy has tons of ways to be involved beyond just the college. Eastern Nazarene College wants applicants that are also good ambassadors for the school - they want students who will give back to the local community and broader Quincy area in general.
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    5. Spend your summer doing something that speaks to your values, personal growth, leadership qualities and other less quantifiable characteristics. Eastern Nazarene College needs to see past your test scores and grades - they need to know that you will be a valuable and contributing member of their community. You are more than grades and test scores - your experiences should demonstrate that.

    Prepare Your Application

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    1. Write a stellar essay that shows Eastern Nazarene College something they can’t figure out from the other parts of your application. For a detailed guide on writing the best college essay, check this out.
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    3. Get teacher recs that speak to your character. If you know what you’re majoring in and include that in your Eastern Nazarene College app, try to have at least 1 recommendation from a teacher in that department.
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    5. Apply Before the Deadline. Too many students wait until the last minute to submit their application, and too much can go wrong during this precious time window. Since many students are applying on the last day, it’s possible that Eastern Nazarene College’s own system crashes. Don’t risk the added stress this can cause - submit your app a few days early.