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Nazareth University

Rochester, New York 14618-3790

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Health sciencesTight-knitSuburban

Known for health sciences

Nazareth University is a private institution in Rochester with particular strength in health sciences and psychology. With an average SAT of 1256, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,458 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,521.

Established
1924
Mascot
Golden Flyer
Type
Private university
Conference
Empire 8 Athletic Conference (Empire 8)
Division
Division III

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80%Acceptance
1256SAT Avg
1,891Students
9:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$56,458Earnings 10yr
$30,521Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Nazareth University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1256

Reading & Writing
610680
Math
560650

ACT Score Range

Composite
2530

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1256

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,880
Room & Board$15,620
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$56,140
Average Net Price$30,521
Median Debt at Graduation$26,038
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,378
$30–48K$23,843
$48–75K$28,829
$75–110K$30,697
$110K+$33,978

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,521

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (77)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,891
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 6%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.9%
Freshman Retention81.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,717
8 Years$53,205
10 Years$56,458

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,800
Men
$55,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#54
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#179

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
224 mi(388 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
245 mi(425 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
249 mi(432 min)

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