About Nazareth

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A premier American University Education in Rochester, NY, USA

Nazareth in metropolitan Rochester, New York, is a personal, independent, private, internationally recognized, comprehensive higher educational institution that provides students with transformational experiences integrating the liberal arts with sciences, visual and performing arts, health care studies, business management, and education in more than 60 academic areas of focus.

Graduates find their Nazareth education instrumental in preparing for either further education or a career. A majority of undergraduates are either employed or get accepted into graduate schools directly after graduation.

Nazareth has students from more than 30 countries and educates international students with summer, term-based exchange, and full-degree program options. In one year’s time, more than 270 students, faculty, and staff from 35 countries study, conduct research, and teach at Nazareth. You can even choose to live in Global Commons in Medaille Hall, an intentional community of American and international students. The dedicated Center for International Education houses orientation and support programs for international students promoting intercultural understanding.

Our Location

Nazareth is located in a classic New England style suburban campus 10 minutes outside of the city of Rochester, New York (metro population 1.2M). Rochester is a leading destination for global education, hosting 30,000 domestic and international students at top institutions such as the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology.

Nazareth’s campus environment is safe, academically oriented, and charming with independent shops, tree-lined streets, and Erie canal-side dining nearby. The region offers arts, music, shopping, nature, and business opportunities.

  • Located: Western New York State, on Lake Ontario in Monroe County
  • City population: 210,565 (2010 Census)
  • Metro area population: 1,079,671 (2010 Census)
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Student Life

  • Beautiful campus
  • Friendly and secure: Nazareth maintains a 24-hour Campus Safety Department, and our support services help with everything from a scraped knee to accessing Wi-Fi.
  • Culture: Plays, exhibitions, lectures, concerts.... There are endless opportunities to enjoy arts and culture, and Nazareth offers more than 50 clubs and organizations for students.
  • Athletics: Play on an intercollegiate team, at the intramural level, or cheer in the stands. Nazareth offers 24 intercollegiate athletic teams.
  • Amenities: Vegetarian meals, on-campus parking, free laundry, and more.
  • Beyond campus: Students have easy access to Rochester's metropolitan attractions and recreational areas and to opportunities to study abroad.

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    Fast Facts

    • Founded: 1924
    • Undergraduate enrollment: 2,159
    • Graduate enrollment: 724
    • Student-faculty ratio: 9-to-1
    • Average class size: 18
    • More than 60 majors, 70 minors
    • 24 division III athletic teams
    • Study abroad programs in 20+ countries
    • More than 175 internship sites
    • Tuition and aid: visit www2.naz.edu/tuition-aid

    “Studying at Nazareth’s English Language Institute gave me a solid foundation for my academic studies and life in America...and has enabled me to challenge myself and improve my English.”

    --Maiqi Jin, China, 2014