Nazareth College

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About Nazareth College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Nazareth College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Rochester, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,057, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The college offers 67 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 73%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,890.

Rochester, NY

$35,890

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

86%

Acceptance Rate Insight

86% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

80%

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

73%

Graduation Rate Insight

73% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required or recommended

High school transcriptRecommended

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

27%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

79%

Unknown

3%

Black

5%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

702

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

27%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,944
State Grant Aid$2,681
Institution Grant Aid$19,441
Pell Grant Aid$4,516

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

21.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Rowing
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History
12History.
13Legal Professions And Studies.
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Natural Resources And Conservation.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.
22Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.