Nazareth University

Rochester, NY · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
74.7%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$29,357
Sticker price $58,254
Graduation rate
73%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$56,458
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
74.7%
Applicants (fall 2023)
3,614
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,873
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
461
Yield (admitted who enroll)
16%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
81%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
75%
SAT reading, middle 50%
530–650
SAT math, middle 50%
540–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
23–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
13% / 3%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,796
Family income $30–48k$22,827
Family income $48–75k$25,663
Family income $75–110k$31,634
Family income $110k+$34,267
Full sticker price (per year)
$58,254
Tuition & fees – in-state
$42,450
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$42,450
Median debt at graduation
$26,038
Students with federal loans
70%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
73%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$40,201
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$56,458

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,873
Graduate students
519
Student-to-faculty ratio
8 : 1
Women
71%
Students receiving Pell grants
26%
Full-time faculty
41%

Undergraduate diversity

White78%
Hispanic8.1%
Black5.6%
Two or more3.0%
Asian2.4%
Unknown1.6%
International1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions31%
Business & Marketing13%
Visual & Performing Arts11%
Psychology10%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.9%
Public Administration & Social Services5.2%
History4.8%
Education3.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Elizabeth L. Paul
Main phone
(585) 389-2525
Address
4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-3790

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.