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Moderately selectiveUpdated for the 2026-2027 cycle

Eastern Nazarene College acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Eastern Nazarene College is a private college in Massachusetts that admits most qualified applicants (around 62%), which puts it in the moderately selective range. A rate like this means it admits more applicants than it rejects; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what Eastern Nazarene College weighs, where it ranks among Massachusetts schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1080, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
62%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1080
of admitted students
Type
Private
Quincy, MA
Selectivity in state
#21
of 36 in MA
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What do students study at Eastern Nazarene College?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 25 (29.1%)

Will I get into Eastern Nazarene College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Eastern Nazarene College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Eastern Nazarene College?

At Eastern Nazarene College, your real chance depends on far more than the published 62% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Eastern Nazarene College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Eastern Nazarene College hard to get into?

Eastern Nazarene College is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 62% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

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

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Eastern Nazarene College, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Eastern Nazarene College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Eastern Nazarene College?

Eastern Nazarene College does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1080. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Eastern Nazarene College.

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How to get into Eastern Nazarene College

Built from Eastern Nazarene College's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Eastern Nazarene College comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Eastern Nazarene College carries about a 3.32 core GPA and a 1030 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Eastern Nazarene College weighs

Eastern Nazarene College rates academic GPA and rigor of secondary school record highest. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Eastern Nazarene College's exact dates at www.enc.edu.

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How many students apply to Eastern Nazarene College, and how many get in?

904 students applied to Eastern Nazarene College for fall 2023; 533 were admitted (59%). 87 enrolled. Only about 16% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels.

Applied
904
fall 2023
Admitted
533
59% of applicants
Enrolled
87
16% yield

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What Eastern Nazarene College looks for

What Eastern Nazarene College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, modeled from its selectivity and profile.

Eastern Nazarene College signals that it values academic GPA and rigor of secondary school record above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. The full breakdown is charted below; with no reported data published, it is modeled from schools of this selectivity and type, so treat it as a planning guide rather than an official rubric.

Rigor of secondary school record
Important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered

SAT score positioning at Eastern Nazarene College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Eastern Nazarene College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How Eastern Nazarene College compares in Massachusetts

Eastern Nazarene College ranks #21 most selective of 36 schools in Massachusetts in our database.

Among the 36 Massachusetts schools we track, Eastern Nazarene College ranks #21 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Harvard University (4%) and Northeastern University (5%) sit nearby, which makes Massachusetts a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Harvard University
4%acceptance · MA
Northeastern University
5%acceptance · MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
5%acceptance · MA
Williams College
8%acceptance · MA
Amherst College
9%acceptance · MA
Boston University
11%acceptance · MA
Tufts University
11%acceptance · MA
Wellesley College
14%acceptance · MA
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Similar to Eastern Nazarene College

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Eastern Nazarene College is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Hampton University, Queens University of Charlotte, and University of San Francisco. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

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62%acceptance · VA
Queens University of Charlotte
62%acceptance · NC
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62%acceptance · CA
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Frequently asked questions

What is Eastern Nazarene College's acceptance rate?

Eastern Nazarene College admitted 533 of 904 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 59% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 16% of admitted students enrolled.

What does Eastern Nazarene College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Eastern Nazarene College weighs academic GPA and rigor of secondary school record most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Eastern Nazarene College consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Eastern Nazarene College's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Eastern Nazarene College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Eastern Nazarene College specifically.

Is Eastern Nazarene College test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Eastern Nazarene College's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1080; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.