Degree Programs

• 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 Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Science in Education, Master of Social Work

• Doctoral degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy

To see all of Nazareth's majors, minors, certification, and graduate programs, see Academics.

President

Elizabeth Paul, Ph.D., started July 1, 2020 as Nazareth's 10th president with a commitment to support advancing a just and healthy community, strengthen communication and connection, and to continue Nazareth's history of embracing change and choosing opportunity.

Learn more about the President's Office.

Community Engagement

Nazareth is one of the few universities to have an on-campus office — Weider Community Engagement — providing oversight to community engagement inside and outside of the classroom, including locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

• Each year, Nazareth collaborates with over 100 community organizations, connecting our students with local innovators and changemakers working together to address social challenges.
• 94% of students participating in our high-impact experiences demonstrate growth in their abilities to advance a just/equitable society — part of developing as a changemaker.
• 98% of students report that they built connections with others who support their community work and personal wellness, identifying networks that promote a sense of purpose and belonging.

Nazareth is home to the only Bonner Leader Scholarship program in western New York.

Tuition & Expenses

• Tuition & Aid Costs webpage has an at-a-glance summary of annual student costs. 
• Detailed costs by program are on the Office of Student Accounts webpage.

Campus

• 150 acres of beautiful lawns and wooded groves
• Two dozen buildings, including 11 residence halls.
• Golisano Training Center (opened 2019) is a first-of-its kind collaboration with Special Olympics and a national model of "wellness for all." Includes an indoor track, field, courts, training facilities, Cafe NINE, and fitness center and recreation opportunities for Nazareth students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Also used as a training and competition space for Special Olympic athletes, while Nazareth students in health and human service fields such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy gain experience working with people of different abilities.
• Glazer Music Performance Center (550-seat performance hall and education center) opened in 2018.
• Peckham Hall 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 Arts Center houses the departments of theatre arts, music, and art and hosts performances in multiple theatres and art exhibits in multiple galleries, all open to the public.
• 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.
• Nazareth University continues to invest in campus improvements — including recently in Millie's Cafe, academic buildings, and residence halls — to support excellence in student learning, belonging, and comfort, and to expand accessibility.

Accreditation recognition

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) officially and fully reaffirmed Nazareth University’s accreditation in 2025, with no additional actions required. Multiple Nazareth programs hold specialized accreditations.