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Nazareth College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,365
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Rochester, New York, Nazareth College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Nazareth College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Nazareth College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Nazareth College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Nazareth College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,815

Cost of attendance at Nazareth College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,815

Cost of attendance at Nazareth College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Nazareth College received on average $21,505 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,505
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 130 27% $4,616 $600,130
Other Federal Grant 130 27% $4,944 $642,666
State Grant/Scholarships 172 36% $2,681 $461,177
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 462 96% $19,441 $8,981,874
Total Grant & Scholarships 469 98% $21,505 $10,085,717

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nazareth College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nazareth College students is 72.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.1%.

72.8%

  • asian 85.7% 12 students
  • African American 57.5% 23 students
  • white 76.0% 297 students
  • unknown 61.5% 16 students
  • hispanic 68.8% 22 students
  • International Students 40.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Empire Eight
  • Track and Cross Country Empire Eight

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Nazareth College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Nazareth College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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