Nazareth University
Rochester, NY · Private
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Nazareth University admitted 74.7% of applicants university-wide (3,812 of 5,102).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 74.7% | 3,812 | 5,102 |
| In-state | 79.8% | 2,945 | 3,690 |
| Out-of-state | 61.1% | 855 | 1,400 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 12 | 12 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 74.7% | 62 | 83 |
| Men | 73.3% | 1,095 | 1,493 |
| Women | 75.4% | 2,709 | 3,594 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 74.7%, vs 74.7% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 3,812 admitted students, 439 enrolled (11.5% yield).
Nazareth University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1100–1310
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.60–3.60
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Nazareth University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $59,926/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,450 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,476 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $59,926/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $22,796 |
| $30k–48k | $22,827 |
| $48k–75k | $25,663 |
| $75k–110k | $31,634 |
| Over $110k | $34,267 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Nazareth Merit Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Nazareth Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — $10,000-$25,000 per year (International Aid)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Nazareth Merit Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
Nazareth University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application (including essay)
- High school transcript
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- SAT or ACT test scores (optional)
International applicants
- Common Application (including essay)
- High school transcript
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- SAT or ACT test scores (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Nazareth University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Nazareth University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,458
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 72.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84.8%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,038
- At graduation
Nazareth University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #533
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Nazareth University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (14%), Business & marketing (10%), Psychology (9%).
Nazareth University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.