School Counselors
High school counselors play a big part in the college selection process, and we depend on you to share admissions and application information with your students. If you do not find the information you’re looking for here, please e-mail us at admissions@naz.edu.
Need to Know
Fast Facts
- Nazareth is a comprehensive college, blending liberal arts and professional programs.
- Nazareth has about 2,000 undergraduates, hailing from 24 states and 12 foreign countries.
- The College has higher retention and graduation rates than 80 percent of our peer institutions.
- The College is a welcoming environment for first-generation students. Almost 35 percent of our undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college.
- Nazareth is affordably priced compared to other New York state and Northeast region private colleges.
- Students learn and grow in a friendly and supportive academic community that focuses on experiential learning, civic engagement, and close student-faculty interaction to produce students who learn deeply and experience broadly.
Campus life
- Nazareth is a residential college. About two-thirds of our students live in campus housing.
- Clinics, hospitals, student teaching and observation sites, field placements, internships, and community service opportunities are all minutes away.
- Nazareth’s campus is friendly and secure. To makes sure it stays that way, the College maintains a full-time, 24-hours-a-day Campus Safety Department.
- With a variety of 50 clubs and organizations (and growing), students are sure to find a niche.
Majors
- Students can choose from more than 40 majors, as well as pre-professional programs and education certifications.
- Physical therapy is one of our most academically challenging programs.
- Up and coming programs include music theatre, Asian studies, music/business, and international business.
- The theatre program is rated #9 nationally in the Princeton Review.
Tuition & Aid
- View our tuition & aid pages for the most up-to-date costs for attending Nazareth, and the many available financial aid options.
Admission
- We have a three-tier notification program: Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision.
- College prep curriculum is required. A four-year sequence of all core academic subjects is strongly preferred.
- We have a test-optional policy. Students choose whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores. Approximately 32 percent of our candidates for admissions choose not to submit.
- Freshmen class size: 465
- Applications received for freshmen class: 2,200+
Class Profile
- The mean high school grade point average is 3.4 (core subjects only).
- Two-thirds of our students were in the top 25 percent of their senior class.
- The mean SAT score is 1160 (580 CR/580 Math). The average writing score is 560. The three-score mean is 1720.
- 12 percent of our students are students of color.
- 10 percent of our students are from outside of New York state.
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Athletics & Recreation
From hardcore athletes to avid exercisers, Nazareth has something for everyone. Learn more.
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Clubs & Organizations
With Nazareth’s 50+ clubs and organizations, there are lots of opportunities to get involved. Learn more.
