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Nazareth University

Nazareth University

Rochester, NY · Suburb · 1,873 students
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$29,357
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
73%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$56,458
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
75%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in a picturesque suburb of Rochester, New York, Nazareth University is best known for its exceptional health science programs, robust education majors, and acclaimed performing arts disciplines. The university delivers a personalized, community-focused education through standout offerings in physical therapy, nursing, speech-language pathology, and music, all underscored by an emphasis on social justice. On campus, students enjoy a warm, collaborative environment with small class sizes and easy access to the rich clinical, cultural, and professional opportunities of the greater Rochester area. Distinctively, Nazareth guarantees every undergraduate a hands-on experiential learning opportunity—such as an internship, study abroad, or research project—to ensure career readiness upon graduation.

Wikipedia:Nazareth University is a private university in Pittsford, New York, United States. It offers over 60 undergraduate majors and more than two dozen graduate programs. The college was previously Nazareth College of Rochester, or Nazareth College.

Location
Rochester, NY, 14618-3790 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ROC · Rochester NY
8 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$42,450
Housing & food (on campus)$16,250
Books & supplies$1,226
Cost of attendance$58,254
Average net price$29,357
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$42,450
Housing & food (on campus)$16,250
Books & supplies$1,226
Cost of attendance$58,254
Average net price$29,357
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$22,796
$30–48k
$22,827
$48–75k
$25,663
$75–110k
$31,634
$110k+
$34,267
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
73%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
63%
Back for yr 2
85%
Transferred
22%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
71% graduated · 23% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,717
10 yrs after entry$56,458
Debt
Median at graduation$26,038
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$9.2k–$27k
90th percentile$31,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1216
R 530–650 · M 540–670
SAT middle 50%: 1070–1320
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 29%Women 71%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
8 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
18%
Family income
$78,894
Independent
11%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
8%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Rowing
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,717
After 10 yrs
$56,458
Psychology, General66
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing52
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services50
Biology, General40
Special Education and Teaching37
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft29
Business Administration, Management and Operations29
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs26
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas24
History21
Social Work19
Legal Professions and Studies, Other17
Design and Applied Arts14
Public Health14
Finance and Financial Management Services14
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$94M
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$8,439/mo
Teaching spend
$14,798
per student
Federal loans
70%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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