About Nazareth
Here you'll develop skills, expertise, and a broad knowledge base to help you make your mark on the world. Study abroad, internships, and other hands-on learning boost your readiness for life after college.
Nazareth College’s academic strengths cross an unusually broad spectrum of 60 majors, including education, health and human services, management, the fine arts, music, theater, math and science, foreign languages, and the liberal arts. The coeducational, religiously independent, classic campus in a charming suburb of Rochester, N.Y., challenges and supports 2,000 undergrads and 800 graduate students. Nazareth is recognized nationally for its Fulbright global student scholars and commitment to civic engagement. Rigorous programs, an uncommon arts and sciences core, experiential learning, career skills, and a global focus prepare graduates for not just one job, but for their life’s work.
Facts & Recognition
The Princeton Review named Nazareth as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education. More stats, facts, and recognition »
Our Location
Our 150-acre, wooded campus is minutes from Rochester and arts, music, shopping, nature, and business opportunities. More about Nazareth's location »
Mission & Vision
Nazareth’s pursuit of excellence in everything we do is guided by our mission and vision »
President's Office
Innovation and strategic growth starts at the top. Meet Nazareth’s ninth president, Daan Braveman »
Student Outcomes
Nazareth prepares students well for careers and/or continued study through rigorous academic programs, global and cross-cultural experiences, and hands-on career experience while in college. Learn about student outcomes »
Our Campus
Fall Open Houses
Visit Nazareth during our upcoming open house, or choose a specialized event.
News
- Durant-Jones Wins National Cultural Pluralism Award
- Nazareth College Music and Theatre and Dance departments to present "The Journey of Sir Douglas Fir" October 9
- Tom Golisano Gives Nazareth $7.5 Million for New Athletic Training Center to Create A Model of Inclusion, Fitness & Wellness
- Nazareth Names New Social Media Coordinator
Fast Facts
Enrollment statistics are from the fall 2015 official census.
- Founded: 1924
- Undergraduate students: 2,108 (including 134 part-time)
- Graduate students: 763 (including 366 part-time)
- Student-faculty ratio: 10-to-1
- Academics: More than 60 majors, 40 minors
- Athletics: 24 division III athletic teams
- Study abroad programs: in 20+ countries
- Internships: More than 175 internship sites
- Financial aid: In 2015-16, all incoming freshmen received financial assistance
- Alumni: Benefit from a network of more than 33,000 living alumni