Earning a college degree is one of the best investments you and your family can make for your future.
We want to make a Nazareth University education as affordable as possible for you, and that's why we offer the following tuition-specific merit scholarships based on academic achievement, for both United States students and international students. You must be enrolled full-time to receive merit scholarships.
For first-time, full-time undergraduate students starting in fall 2027: Merit scholarships are tuition-specific and based on your cumulative weighted high school grade point average (GPA) at the time an admission decision is made. Merit scholarship levels are established annually. Scholarships are renewable at the same level for up to four years. These scholarships are a base award.
| Award Name | Award Amount | GPA Band |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential | $25,000 | 93 – 100 |
| Dean | $22,000 | 88 – 92.99 |
| Founders | $20,000 | 87.99 and below |
Standardized test scores (ACT/SAT) are not required for admission to Nazareth University, regardless of a student's cumulative high school grade point average, and are not factored into your merit scholarship eligibility.
Scholarship awards are offered in annual amounts, divided by each semester's enrollment (fall and spring). If you are only enrolled for one semester during an academic year, only half of the scholarship or award will be credited.
These tuition-specific "stackable" awards can be added to a merit scholarship. These scholarships are determined at the time of admission.
| Name | Award | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Award | $1,000 per year | Awarded to students with a parent, grandparent, or sibling who has graduated from or is currently attending Nazareth. |
| Visit Grant | $1,000 for your first year only | Students who make an official visit to campus before their anticipated entry term may qualify for this grant. More Details » |
The following tuition-specific scholarships, if awarded, replace merit scholarships (are not "stackable" with merit awards). Full-time enrollment is required.
| Name | Award | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| RCSD Graduates Award | $25,000 per year | This tuition-specific scholarship is for students who will graduate from the Rochester (NY) City School District. Learn more: Rochester City School District to Nazareth University » |
| Honors Scholarship | $27,000 | Students with a GPA of 93 or higher who apply early decision or early action can complete a separate Honors Scholarship application. To be eligible, you must deposit by April 15. |
How much financial aid will I get in total? What does Nazareth cost?
Our affordability webpage walks you through costs and how academic merit, grants, and loans reduce your actual bill. And the page summarizes what you'll get for your investment.