Eastern Nazarene College, also known as ENC, was established in 1900. The college started as the Bible Training School and Pentecostal Collegiate Institute. It was chartered as the Eastern Nazarene College in 1918. The college moved to its present location in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1919. Eastern Nazarene College started offering master’s degrees from the year 1981. A number of associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in various fields of study are also offered.
The sports teams of Eastern Nazarene College participate in a wide variety of sports including baseball, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, cross-country, and tennis. The athletics teams are nicknamed the Crusaders, and they compete in the Commonwealth Coast Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
Eastern Nazarene College is in a small city, in Quincy, MA. The school has a Church of the Nazarene religious affiliation. Eastern Nazarene College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Eastern Nazarene College than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Eastern Nazarene College does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 440 to 560 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 570.
Some professors at Eastern Nazarene College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,075 students (770 full-time equivalent).
Eastern Nazarene College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Eastern Nazarene College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Nazarene College
23 E Elm Ave
Quincy, MA 02170-2999
General Phone: (617) 745-3000
http://www.enc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 72 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, English teaching, history teaching, special education, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 50 | business management, business, marketing, MIS, accounting and finance |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | general studies, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and physical education, movement therapy, sports and fitness management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 5 | media studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, religious education, youth ministry, pre-ministerial studies, religious music |
| Medicine | 5 | health professions |
| Music | 3 | music performance, music |
| Engineering | 3 | electrical engineering, engineering, engineering physics |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science, computer engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Nazarene College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 155 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 69 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Eastern Nazarene College had a total enrollment of 1,075 students (770 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Eastern Nazarene College offers campus housing for 686 of its 770 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Quincy, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 838 | 508 | 61% | 172 | 34% |
| Men | 288 | 172 | 60% | 72 | 42% |
| Women | 550 | 336 | 61% | 100 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,014 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,014 |
| Room and board | $ 7,912 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Nazarene College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 214500)
Eastern Nazarene College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $59,767 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $52,062 | 4 | $50,937 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $50,199 | 4 | $48,828 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $46,887 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $51,841 | 10 | $49,765 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Movement Therapy and Movement Education
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Nazarene College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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