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Nazareth University Teaching Programs

Nazareth University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Nazareth University Rankings

Nazareth University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#59 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#147 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#662 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Nazareth University?

Contact details for Nazareth University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-3790
Phone:	5853892525
Website:	www2.naz.edu/
Admissions:	www2.naz.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www2.naz.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Nazareth University?

You can apply to Nazareth University online at: https://www2.naz.edu/admissions/first-time/how-apply/

Nazareth University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Nazareth University

Here’s what Nazareth University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Nazareth University?

Nazareth University has an acceptance rate of 75%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Nazareth University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 650. Math scores were between 540 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1320. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Nazareth University ranged between 23 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Nazareth University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,493	1,095	73%
Women	3,594	2,709	75%

Can I Afford Nazareth University?

The average net price after aid at Nazareth University is $30,521. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,300
In-State Fees	$1,910
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,300
Out-of-State Fees	$1,910
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$42,210
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$42,210

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at Nazareth University receive some form of financial aid (461 students).

About 98% of students at Nazareth University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,673 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,193.

Student Loan Debt

70% of Nazareth University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,528 per year.

Nazareth University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 660 students enrolled at Nazareth University. Nazareth University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,891 undergraduate students at Nazareth University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nazareth University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	105
Hispanic	153
White	1,474
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	56
Non-Resident	22

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Nazareth University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	377
Pennsylvania	11
New Jersey	6
Massachusetts	5
New Hampshire	5

Additionally, approximately 1.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Nazareth University Graduate Student Diversity

539 of Nazareth University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Nazareth University, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nazareth University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	18
Hispanic	28
White	438
Two or More Races	18
Non-Resident	4

Online Learning at Nazareth University

Nazareth University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

420 undergraduate students at Nazareth University took at least one online class — of those, 3 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 163 students took at least one online class and 78 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Nazareth University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Nazareth University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	22	35	—	57
Special Education and Teaching	21	—	—	31
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	27	—	27
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	5	—	5
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	3	—	3
Education, General	—	2	—	2

Academic Programs at Nazareth University

Nazareth University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Nazareth University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.