undergrad students
graduate students
Nazareth's four administrative units work together to provide students with professional programs built on a solid liberal arts foundation:
Nazareth College is incorporated under the authority of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000. Documentation regarding this incorporation and accreditation may be seen during regular business hours in the Office of the President.
The College holds membership in the American Council on Education, and the Association of American Colleges and Universities. The following list shows Nazareth program accreditations and the accrediting body:
The College is approved by the New York State Education Department for the training of veterans and other eligible persons.
Fall 2018:
Nazareth has more than 30,000 alumni across 50 states and 48 countries.
Nazareth College surveyed alumni in 2008-2009 and found:
The alumni office provides programs through alumni regional chapters and recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to the College through scholarships and awards.
150 acres of beautiful lawns and wooded groves
23 buildings, including 11 residence halls, a 2,200-seat stadium and all-weather track, and the five-story Golisano Academic Center
Peckham Hall opened in fall 2012 and features multi-purpose research spaces (including state-of-the-art labs and classrooms), a range of support services, and a variety of student centers. Peckham Hall is the first building on campus and in the town of Pittsford, N.Y., to achieve a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)-certified green building rating.
The Nazareth College Arts Center, which houses the departments of theatre arts, music, and art, has entertained almost 3 million people at performances since it opened in 1967. A major renovation was completed in 2009.
The on-campus York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute serves the Rochester area community and provides extensive opportunities for students studying health or human service fields to gain practical, supervised experience with clients/patients.
90% of Nazareth undergraduates and graduate students participated in community service during 2017-18.
In 2017, Nazareth undergraduate and graduate students contributed 357,000 hours of community service locally and globally.
Nazareth is one of the few schools to have an on-campus Center for Civic Engagement, which incorporates community service and service learning. A full 100% of undergraduates participate in hands-on learning experiences.
Bachelor's degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music
Master's degrees: Master of Arts, Master of Music, Master of Science, Master of Science in Education, Master of Social Work
Doctoral degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy
View a complete listing of Nazareth's majors, minors, certification, and graduate programs.
Students Enrolled
Undergraduate students (full-time and part-time): 2,269
Graduate students (full-time and part-time): 718
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Racial/ethnic diversity: 17% of students are black, Asian, Hispanic, native American, Pacific Islander, or multi-race
Students come from 36 states and 20 countries
Average class size: 19 for undergraduates, 14 for graduate students
Gender
Undergraduates: 74% female, 26% male
Graduate students: 80% female, 20% male
Accepted freshmen
Average high school grade point average for accepted freshman applicants: 91
Average combined SAT score for accepted freshmen applicants: 1188
Full-time: 183
Part-time: 303
Nazareth offers
study abroad opportunities
Fulbright awards to other countries
international students on campus
language houses on campus
majors that build international expertise
the option to live with international students on campus
"An institution of higher education has many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of its students, faculty, staff, alums, and in the lives of those around us."
— President Daan Braveman
Learn more about the President's Office.
Among the country's best institutions for undergraduate education — Princeton Review's Best 384 Colleges, 2019 Edition
Best Colleges in New York 2018, Best Colleges & Universities, Best Colleges for Veterans, and best Regional College. — College Consensus lists are based on student interviews and results from the most respected college ranking systems.
A Best Value School and one of the Best Regional Universities (North) — U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2019 Guide
Ranked regionally (northeast) and nationally on the Higher Education College Ranking 2019. — Wall Street Journal/Times
A best value college. — Money Magazine analyzes graduation rates, tuition charges, family borrowing, alumni earnings, and 22 other data points.
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