Eastern Nazarene College: Review & Facts

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Eastern Nazarene College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 535 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1900 and is one of the 3 schools located in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Eastern Nazarene College is affiliated with Church of the Nazarene.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are available at Eastern Nazarene College.

Majors
Offered
55
Eastern Nazarene College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Psychology, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Eastern Nazarene College is relatively low at 67% (way below Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is low: 39%.

Student to faculty ratio at Eastern Nazarene College is good: 9:1. Learn more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, $26,800 a year. The additional fees at Eastern Nazarene College (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,300, which comes to $28,100 a year.

Read the details about Eastern Nazarene College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
62%
Doable
According to recent data, 688 applications were submitted and 426 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

Eastern Nazarene College will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Eastern Nazarene College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
Eastern Nazarene College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eastern Nazarene College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Eastern Nazarene College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- about $4,900 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Eastern Nazarene College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Eastern Nazarene College appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Eastern Nazarene College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Eastern Nazarene College
23 E Elm Ave
Quincy, Massachusetts
02170-2999, USA
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