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Nazareth University

Rochester, NY·Private nonprofit·1,891 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,891 students.

80%
Accept
1,891
Students
$30,521
Net Price
73%
Grad Rate
$45,800
Earnings
10 yr
$22,500
Debt

About This School

Nazareth University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rochester, New York with approximately 1,891 undergraduate students enrolled. Nazareth University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,521 per year. The graduation rate is 73%, and the typical graduate earns $45,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

Worth considering if you're drawn to health professions, education, or the arts in a smaller, suburban Rochester setting — the 60+ majors and manageable median debt of $22,500 at graduation are genuine selling points. That said, a 73% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 4 students don't finish, which is worth asking about during a campus visit. Median earnings of $45,800 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about your major's career trajectory relative to the $30,521 annual net price.

Founded
1924
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions33%
Visual & Performing Arts15%
Psychology11%
Business & Marketing10%
Biological Sciences8%
Education4%
Social Sciences3%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Manuel Rivera-OrtizJeff Van Gundy

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1256
Reading 75th %ile680
Math 75th %ile650

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$40,880
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,880
Avg Net Price
$30,521
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$22,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
73%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
81%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$22,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$22,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.0x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White78%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,891 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Nazareth University

4245 East Ave

Rochester, NY 14618-3790

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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