- Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–610 reading and writing, 470–625 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $16,222 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Trevecca Nazarene University reviews each application.
Trevecca Nazarene University GPA requirements
Trevecca Nazarene University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Trevecca Nazarene University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Trevecca Nazarene University acceptance rate
Trevecca Nazarene University admitted 1,700 of 2,448 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Trevecca Nazarene University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Nashville, Tennessee, with 1,903 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Trevecca Nazarene University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 535 | 625 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1091 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Trevecca Nazarene University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Trevecca Nazarene University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,222 a year at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Trevecca Nazarene University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Trevecca Nazarene University admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Trevecca Nazarene University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Trevecca Nazarene University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–610 in reading and writing and 470–625 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Trevecca Nazarene University?
Check Trevecca Nazarene University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Trevecca Nazarene University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 80% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Trevecca Nazarene University look for?
Trevecca Nazarene University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Trevecca Nazarene University?
A lot: Trevecca Nazarene University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is it easy to get into Trevecca Nazarene University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Trevecca Nazarene University admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Trevecca Nazarene University?
Trevecca Nazarene University's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,700 of 2,448 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Trevecca Nazarene University?
Yes. Trevecca Nazarene University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Trevecca Nazarene University consider legacy status?
No. Trevecca Nazarene University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Trevecca Nazarene University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,222 a year at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Trevecca Nazarene University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Trevecca Nazarene UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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