Eastern Nazarene College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,350

2.32% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,370

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

59%

904 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

458

89.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.3%

54 Graduates

About

Eastern Nazarene College is a higher education institution located in Norfolk County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Eastern Nazarene College were Secondary Education & Teaching (19 degrees awarded), General Special Education & Teaching (16 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees).

In 2023, 157 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Nazarene College. 59.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (100 degrees), 5.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Nazarene College is $27,350, which is $2,775 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Nazarene College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 245 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Nazarene College is $27,350, which is $2,775 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,370.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Nazarene College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,350

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Eastern Nazarene College was $27,350. The cost of tuition at Eastern Nazarene College is $2,775 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern Nazarene College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,370

2023 Value

5.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Eastern Nazarene College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,370. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Eastern Nazarene College grew by 5.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Nazarene College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,700

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Nazarene College was of $10,700 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.92% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies increased by InfinityM% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Nazarene College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Eastern Nazarene College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.06% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Nazarene College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Nazarene College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 245 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Eastern Nazarene College received 904 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 31.4% annual growth. Out of those 904 applicants, 533 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59% acceptance rate.

There were 458 students enrolled at Eastern Nazarene College in 2023. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern Nazarene College has an overall enrollment yield of 16.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

533

Accepted Out of 904

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern Nazarene College was 59% (533 admissions from 904 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 61.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 31.4%, while admissions grew by 25.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Eastern Nazarene College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern Nazarene College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern Nazarene College had a total enrollment of 458 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Nazarene College is 410 students and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 89.5% of students enrolled at Eastern Nazarene College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Nazarene College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.9% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Black or African American, 5.68% Two or More Races, 1.97% Asian, 0.218% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.218% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Eastern Nazarene College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.5%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.2%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Black or African American Female (8.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Nazarene College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 458 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Nazarene College is 410 and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 89.5% of students enrolled at Eastern Nazarene College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern Nazarene College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern Nazarene College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Eastern Nazarene College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern Nazarene College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
178 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
97 enrolled students
Black or African American
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Nazarene College is 38.9% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Black or African American, 5.68% Two or More Races, 1.97% Asian, 0.218% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.218% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14 students (3.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 29 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Nazarene College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Nazarene College is white (100 degrees awarded). There were 5.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Eastern Nazarene College is Secondary Education & Teaching (19 degrees awarded), followed by General Special Education & Teaching (16 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Nazarene College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (46 degrees awarded), History (4 degrees), and Psychology (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Nazarene College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,624,485 people), Secondary school teachers (557,615 people), Education administrators (321,836 people), Other managers (256,762 people), and Special education teachers (230,282 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Nazarene College in 2023 are Education (46 degrees awarded), History (4 degrees), Psychology (25 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Nazarene College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Eastern Nazarene College are Education (46 degrees awarded), History (4 degrees), Psychology (25 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Nazarene College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,836,960 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (327,678 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (187,984 people), Religious organizations (171,370 people), and Legal services (119,315 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern Nazarene College.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
14 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
10 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Eastern Nazarene College was General Psychology with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Eastern Nazarene College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Nazarene College, which is 0.688 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (93).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Nazarene College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Nazarene College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.75 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Nazarene College in Secondary Education & Teaching, which is 1.86 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Eastern Nazarene College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Eastern Nazarene College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Nazarene College is white (100 degrees awarded). There were 5.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (19 degrees).

3.18% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
62 degrees awarded
White Male
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Nazarene College is white female (62 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (38 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Nazarene College has an endowment valued at nearly $18.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 952k (5.11%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Eastern Nazarene College had a total salary expenditure of 20.4M. Eastern Nazarene College employs 12 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Eastern Nazarene College are Male Assistant professor (9), Male Professor (6), and Female Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Nazarene College are: Management, with 30 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees.

Endowment

$18.6M

2023 Endowment

2.41%

decline from 2022

Eastern Nazarene College has an endowment valued at about $18.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Nazarene College declined 2.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Nazarene College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.33M

2023 Salaries

16.6%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Eastern Nazarene College paid a median of $7.33M in salaries, which represents 35.9% of their overall expenditure ($20.4M) and a 16.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 20.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 20.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.85M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Eastern Nazarene College paid a total of $1.85M to 29 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern Nazarene College were Assistant professor with 12 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Nazarene College were Management with 30 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern Nazarene College was Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, Male Professor with 6 employees, and Female Associate professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern Nazarene College.

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