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Nazareth University
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $30,265
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $61,794
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Nazareth University is a private nonprofit college in Rochester, NY with 1,873 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, and admitted students average 1216 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,265 per year ($23,436 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,794 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 75%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,614
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,873
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing530–650
200800
SAT Math540–670
200800
ACT Composite23–32
136
What Nazareth University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $59,680
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $44,060
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,436
- $30–48k$25,346
- $48–75k$27,089
- $75–110k$32,382
- $110k+$37,291
Get a personal estimate with Nazareth University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $61,794
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,873
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White78%
- Hispanic8%
- Black6%
- Asian2%
Nazareth University FAQ
What is Nazareth University's acceptance rate?+
Nazareth University admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Nazareth University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1216.
What ACT score do you need for Nazareth University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–32.
Is Nazareth University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Nazareth University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,614 students applied to Nazareth University and 2,873 were admitted; 461 enrolled.
Does Nazareth University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Nazareth University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Nazareth University require an essay?+
Nazareth University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Nazareth University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $59,680 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,265.
What is Nazareth University's graduation rate?+
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 193584 · How we use this data
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