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Northwest Nazarene University Score Requirements
Northwest Nazarene University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 and an IELTS score of 6.5. The average SAT score is 1107, with a 25th percentile of 980 and a 75th percentile of 1240; 53% of students submitted SAT scores. The average ACT score is 22, with 40% of students submitting ACT scores, and Duolingo scores must meet a minimum of 105, with an average score also at 105. The average unweighted GPA is 3.73, while the average IB score is 31, with a range from 28 to 35.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Northwest Nazarene University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.73 for undergraduate admissions. Data for the weighted GPA, including the 25th and 75th percentiles, is not disclosed. Overall, the unweighted average indicates a competitive academic standard for applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
980-1240
Average: 1107
Submitting SAT: 53%
Math: 500-610
Reading: 520-620
Northwest Nazarene University reports an average SAT score of 1107, with a range between the 25th percentile at 980 and the 75th percentile at 1240. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 500 and the 75th percentile is 610. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) component, the 25th percentile is 520 and the 75th percentile is 620. Additionally, 53% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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Average: 22
Submitting ACT: 40%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Northwest Nazarene University has an average ACT score of 22 for its incoming undergraduates. Approximately 40% of students submitted their ACT scores as part of their application. The university does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores for the ACT range or for individual components such as math, English, reading, and science.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Northwest Nazarene University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles set at 80. Details regarding specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Northwest Nazarene University allows superscoring in its undergraduate admissions process. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest section scores across multiple test attempts, which can potentially improve an applicant's overall score. This policy can benefit students by allowing them to present their best performance without being penalized for a single low score.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Northwest Nazarene University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of scores, which permits students to provide their scores directly without official documentation at the initial stage. Among applicants, 53% choose to submit SAT scores, while 40% submit ACT scores; the total of 93% indicates that some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
28-35
Average: 31
Northwest Nazarene University has an average IB score of 31, with a 25th percentile score of 28 and a 75th percentile score of 35. The university recommends four Higher Level subjects: Math AA, Biology, Psychology, and History, along with three Standard Level subjects: English B, Chemistry, and Economics.
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