Eastern Nazarene College
Eastern Nazarene College is a private research university in Quincy, Massachusetts, enrolling about 23 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 58.96% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,727 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,924
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,381 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 58.96% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 23 73.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.29%
- Average SAT Score: 1035
Eastern Nazarene College: what the data shows
Common questions about Eastern Nazarene College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Eastern Nazarene College?
Eastern Nazarene College is located in Quincy, MA (ZIP 02170-2999).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Eastern Nazarene College public or private?
Eastern Nazarene College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Eastern Nazarene College cost?
Published tuition: $29,924.
Average net price after aid: $25,381.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,523 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,248 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,637 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,913 |
| $110,001+ | $27,565 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $119,696.
How hard is it to get into Eastern Nazarene College?
Admission rate: 58.96%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1035 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Eastern Nazarene College?
Total enrollment: 23 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College?
150%-time completion rate: 39.29%.
First-year retention: 57.3%.
What do graduates of Eastern Nazarene College earn?
Median earnings: $43,488 six years after entry; $54,727 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
31.93% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Eastern Nazarene College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (126 completions)
- CIP 520201 (17 completions)
- CIP 422803 (12 completions)
- General Psychology (9 completions)
- CIP 130406 (7 completions)
- CIP 131001 (6 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (6 completions)
- CIP 310504 (6 completions)
- Computer Science (5 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Eastern Nazarene College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 58.96%; completion rate 39.29%; median earnings $54,727 at 10 years; net price $25,381. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$29,924
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Eastern Nazarene College was $29,924.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,381
2024 Value
In 2024 Eastern Nazarene College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,381.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$101,524 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,381 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$119,696 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Eastern Nazarene College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Eastern Nazarene College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Eastern Nazarene College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,922 | $27,922 | $18,191 |
| 2014 | $29,012 | $29,012 | $14,966 |
| 2015 | $29,880 | $29,880 | $18,677 |
| 2016 | $30,815 | $30,815 | $18,333 |
| 2017 | $31,780 | $31,780 | $16,313 |
| 2018 | $25,598 | $25,598 | $24,149 |
| 2019 | $26,568 | $26,568 | $20,751 |
| 2020 | $26,952 | $26,952 | $22,115 |
| 2021 | $27,212 | $27,212 | $18,319 |
| 2022 | $27,990 | $27,990 | $19,690 |
| 2023 | $28,610 | $28,610 | $17,733 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
58.96% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1035
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Eastern Nazarene College in 2024 is 23 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.57% 100% Completion Time
39.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.57% of students graduating from Eastern Nazarene College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Eastern Nazarene College.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$54,727 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
439.05% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Eastern Nazarene College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 17 completions
CIP 42.2803: 12 completions
General Psychology: 9 completions
CIP 13.0406: 7 completions
CIP 13.1001: 6 completions
General Biological Sciences: 6 completions
CIP 31.0504: 6 completions
Computer Science: 5 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 126 completions
Most popular programs at Eastern Nazarene College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Eastern Nazarene College graduates.
About
Eastern Nazarene College is a private non-profit institution located in Quincy, MA, offering 33 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 23 students. The admission rate is 58.96%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1035. The institution maintains a 39.29% graduation rate. Approximately 31.93% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Quincy, MA 02170-2999
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.29% graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Eastern Nazarene College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $29,924 and average net price is $25,381 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Eastern Nazarene College?
The admission rate is 59.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Eastern Nazarene College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Eastern Nazarene College reports midpoint SAT about 1035 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Eastern Nazarene College earn?
Median earnings are $43,488 six years after entry and $54,727 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Eastern Nazarene College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is Eastern Nazarene College?
Total enrollment is about 23 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Eastern Nazarene College public or private?
Eastern Nazarene College is a private nonprofit institution located in Quincy, MA.
Is Eastern Nazarene College an HBCU?
No. Eastern Nazarene College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Eastern Nazarene College a tribal college?
No. Eastern Nazarene College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Eastern Nazarene College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Eastern Nazarene College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.7%).
Is Eastern Nazarene College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Eastern Nazarene College: Church of the Nazarene.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.