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Nazareth University

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Rochester, NY
  • 0 reviews
#21 Best Private Colleges in New York
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Overview

Total enrollment

2,401
Nazareth University overview
Nazareth University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Nazareth College sits on a 150-acre suburban campus in Pittsford, New York, located minutes from downtown Rochester in the Finger Lakes region. Founded in 1924 by the Sisters of St. Joseph as a Catholic women's college, the institution became coeducational in 1971 and is now nonsectarian while maintaining its liberal arts foundation. The college operates as a primarily residential campus with traditional dormitories and suite-style housing options for undergraduate students. Academic programs emphasize health sciences, education, and performing arts, with the college particularly known for its physical therapy, music therapy, and speech-language pathology programs. The campus features a mix of modern and Gothic-style architecture, including the Integrated Center for Math and Science and the Nazareth College Arts Center, which serves as a cultural hub for the greater Rochester community.

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Ratings

Nazareth University is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    8 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Nazareth University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
Nazareth University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1320
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/32
  • GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

74.7%
Nazareth University applications overview
  • Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 11.5%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,450
Costs for Nazareth University
Fee Cost
Tuition $42,450
Books and Supplies $1,226
Other Fees $2,150
Room and Board $16,250
Budget for Other Expenses $2,000
Total One Year Cost $64,076
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

74% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Nazareth University are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 25% of students major in Health Professions, 14% in Education, and 10% in Business.

  • Health Professions 25%
  • Education 14%
  • Business 10%
  • Psychology 9%
  • Social Sciences 9%
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Last updated: August 2026