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Moderately selectiveUpdated for the 2026-2027 cycle

Trevecca Nazarene University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Trevecca Nazarene University is a private college in Tennessee that admits most qualified applicants (around 69%), 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.

Your odds at Trevecca Nazarene University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Trevecca Nazarene University weighs, where it ranks among Tennessee schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
69%
Moderately selective
SAT middle 50%
980-1235
of admitted students
Type
Private
Nashville, TN
Average net price
$16,813
per year after aid

What do students study at Trevecca Nazarene University?

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 · 125 (32.9%)Psychology · 46 (12.1%)Theology and Religious Vocations · 36 (9.5%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 28 (7.4%)Computer and Information Sciences · 24 (6.3%)Education · 17 (4.5%)Visual and Performing Arts · 17 (4.5%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 14 (3.7%)Communication and Journalism · 12 (3.2%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 11 (2.9%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 10 (2.6%)

Will I get into Trevecca Nazarene University?

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

What are my chances of getting into Trevecca Nazarene University?

At Trevecca Nazarene University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 69% 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 Trevecca Nazarene University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Trevecca Nazarene University hard to get into?

Trevecca Nazarene University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 69% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Trevecca Nazarene University?

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

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Your chances at Trevecca Nazarene University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Trevecca Nazarene University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Trevecca Nazarene University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1110 SAT?

About 87% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1110 SAT, the middle of Trevecca Nazarene University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1240 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Trevecca Nazarene University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 98025th pctSAT 1110middleSAT 124075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.524%Reach46%Likely68%Likely30%Target
2.849%Likely71%Safety86%Safety62%Likely
3.173%Safety87%Safety94%Safety85%Safety
3.489%Safety95%Safety98%Safety96%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/trevecca-nazarene-university.

How to get into Trevecca Nazarene University

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

Getting into Trevecca Nazarene University 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 Trevecca Nazarene University carries about a 3.24 core GPA and a 1185 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Decide on scores with the real range

The admitted middle 50% is 980 to 1235 SAT (18 to 24 ACT). Submit a score at 1108 or higher; below 980, apply test-optional if the policy allows.

Step 3
Build the file around what Trevecca Nazarene University weighs

Trevecca Nazarene University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and character / personal qualities highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 4
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 Trevecca Nazarene University's exact dates at www.trevecca.edu.

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How many students apply to Trevecca Nazarene University, and how many get in?

1,958 students applied to Trevecca Nazarene University for fall 2023; 1,371 were admitted (70%). 375 enrolled. Only about 27% 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. Trevecca Nazarene University enrolls about 1,737 undergraduates in total, 61% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Applied
1,958
fall 2023
Admitted
1,371
70% of applicants
Enrolled
375
27% yield
Undergraduates
1,737
Nashville, large city

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

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Trevecca Nazarene University?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Trevecca Nazarene University scored between 980 and 1235 on the SAT (average 1091). On the ACT the middle 50% runs from 18 to 24. A score above 1235 puts you in the top quarter of admits and turns the test into an asset; a score below 980 puts you in the bottom quarter, where the rest of the application has to carry more weight. Trevecca Nazarene University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

SAT middle 50%
980-1235
average 1091
ACT middle 50%
18-24
of admitted students
Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Trevecca Nazarene University looks for

What Trevecca Nazarene University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Trevecca Nazarene University signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and character / personal qualities 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. These ratings come from Trevecca Nazarene University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Very important
First-generation status
Considered
Religious affiliation / commitment
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Trevecca Nazarene University

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 Trevecca Nazarene University
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
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1150 SAT →Colleges for a 23 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How much does Trevecca Nazarene University cost after financial aid?

Trevecca Nazarene University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $41,548 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $31,300. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,813 a year, and it ranges from $14,532 for families earning under $30,000 to $20,725 for families earning over $110,000. 32% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$41,548
per year, before aid
Average net price
$16,813
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
32%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$14,532
$30k to $48k$13,643
$48k to $75k$15,420
$75k to $110k$17,779
Over $110k$20,725

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Trevecca Nazarene University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Trevecca Nazarene University student who received federal aid earns $49,378 a year, up from $46,065 at six years. 53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $18,744; 39% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$49,378
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
53%
within six years
Retention
74%
return for year two
Median debt
$18,744
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Trevecca Nazarene University compares in Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University ranks #16 most selective of 33 schools in Tennessee in our database.

Among the 33 Tennessee schools we track, Trevecca Nazarene University ranks #16 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Vanderbilt University (6%) and Fisk University (37%) sit nearby, which makes Tennessee a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Vanderbilt University
6%acceptance · TN
Fisk University
37%acceptance · TN
University of Tennessee
42%acceptance · TN
Bryan College
48%acceptance · TN
Rhodes College
50%acceptance · TN
Lane College
55%acceptance · TN
Sewanee - University of the South
57%acceptance · TN
Union University (TN)
60%acceptance · TN
See all Tennessee schools →

Similar to Trevecca Nazarene University

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

If Trevecca Nazarene University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Mercer University, Chowan University, and Gordon College. 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.

Mercer University
69%acceptance · GA
Chowan University
69%acceptance · NC
Gordon College
69%acceptance · MA
Ithaca College
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Concordia University Ann Arbor
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Frequently asked questions

What is Trevecca Nazarene University's acceptance rate?

Trevecca Nazarene University admitted 1,371 of 1,958 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 70% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 27% of admitted students enrolled.

What SAT score do you need for Trevecca Nazarene University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 980 to 1235 on the SAT and 18 to 24 on the ACT. A score above 1235 is in the top quarter of admits. Trevecca Nazarene University is test-optional, so only submit a score that helps.

Is Trevecca Nazarene University test-optional?

Yes. Trevecca Nazarene University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Trevecca Nazarene University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Trevecca Nazarene University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $16,813 a year against a sticker price of about $41,548. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $14,532 on average.

What do Trevecca Nazarene University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Trevecca Nazarene University are $49,378 a year among students who received federal aid, and 53% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Trevecca Nazarene University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Trevecca Nazarene University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and character / personal qualities most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Trevecca Nazarene University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Trevecca Nazarene University'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 Trevecca Nazarene University?

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 Trevecca Nazarene University specifically.

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.