Nazareth earns accolades in multiple rankings and awards
On the heels of a record number of applications and with an anticipated 3% increase in enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year, Nazareth University announces that it's being honored by a wide range of prominent organizations as one of the nation's best universities across key criteria such as value, diversity, post-graduation outcomes, and academic excellence.
In the past two months, Nazareth has been recognized for the following honors:
- Money Magazine’s 2024 America’s Best Colleges
- 2024 Colleges of Distinction
- Study Abroad Aide’s 2024 World Best Value University Rankings for International Students
"Nazareth takes pride in its inclusion on numerous lists and rankings. The recognition is well deserved. However, finding the right college involves more than just reviewing rankings in higher education," remarked Danielle Bucci, vice president for strategic enrollment, marketing, and communications. "While rankings offer insights into a university's strengths and areas for growth, these rankings alone do not reveal the complete picture. I encourage students to visit Nazareth in their college search and discover firsthand what distinguishes us. I am confident that they will find Nazareth to be their ideal match."
Money Magazine has named Nazareth University to its list of the 2024 America’s Best Colleges. Money analyzed the nation’s top 745 colleges and considered 26 data points, including graduation rates, cost of attendance, and alumni salaries, to help students find a campus right for them with a good return on investment.
Nazareth is among a select group of top colleges and universities across the country that earned recognition as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. Nazareth also has earned recognition in each of these 2024-25 Colleges of Distinction areas:
- Top Business Colleges of Distinction
- Top Education College of Distinction
- Top Nursing Colleges of Distinction
- Career Development College of Distinction
- Equity and Inclusion College of Distinction
- Military Support College of Distinction
Study Abroad Aide ranks Nazareth University as 2024 World Best Value for International Students wanting to study abroad. The ranking assesses universities across 69 countries. Nazareth is listed among the top 40% of schools in the world. Study Abroad Aide ranked more than 8,000 universities based on two metrics: affordability and academic reputation.Study Abroad Aide aims to encourage more international students to study abroad by promoting affordable options without compromising educational quality.
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Nazareth University is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good. Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.
Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow. In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth University graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.
Nazareth is a College of Distinction, a Money Magazine Best College, and a world best value for international students.