Trevecca Nazarene University Acceptance Rate
Nashville, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,958
- Admitted
- 1,371
- Yield
- 27.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Trevecca Nazarene University's acceptance rate has fallen from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 70% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,029 to 1,958 (+90%) over that period.
Its 70% rate makes Trevecca Nazarene University more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 42%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.4% for women vs 62.8% for men, a 11.6-point gap). Trevecca Nazarene University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 27.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,029 | 752 | 73.1% | 320 |
| 2015–16 | 1,212 | 879 | 72.5% | 373 |
| 2016–17 | 1,417 | 1,024 | 72.3% | 414 |
| 2017–18 | 1,489 | 1,048 | 70.4% | 421 |
| 2018–19 | 1,671 | 1,070 | 64% | 380 |
| 2019–20 | 1,662 | 1,036 | 62.3% | 392 |
| 2020–21 | 1,461 | 918 | 62.8% | 350 |
| 2021–22 | 1,565 | 1,216 | 77.7% | 425 |
| 2022–23 | 1,658 | 1,175 | 70.9% | 378 |
| 2023–24 | 1,958 | 1,371 | 70% | 375 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,216 | 905 | 74.4% |
| Men | 742 | 466 | 62.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 488–600 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 485–593 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 76% |
How Trevecca Nazarene University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Trevecca Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
Trevecca Nazarene University's acceptance rate is 70% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,371 admitted of 1,958 applicants).
Is Trevecca Nazarene University test optional?
Trevecca Nazarene University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Trevecca Nazarene University?
Trevecca Nazarene University received 1,958 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,371.
What SAT score do you need for Trevecca Nazarene University?
Admitted students at Trevecca Nazarene University typically scored 488–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 485–593 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Trevecca Nazarene University getting harder to get into?
Trevecca Nazarene University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.1% in 2014–15 to 70% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.trevecca.edu/.