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Nazareth University
Most applicants get into Nazareth University — 74.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Nazareth University occupies suburban Rochester, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $87,529 four years out. Faculty pay averages $101,268 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,873 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1170 and 1330 — near the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Nazareth University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Nazareth University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1170–1330 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Nazareth University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 610 | 630 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 610 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Nazareth University received 3,614 applications and admitted 2,873 (79.5%), with 461 enrolling.
How Nazareth University compares
| Nazareth University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 74.7% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,450 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,458 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Nazareth University's median earnings are $56,458 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $42,450 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Nazareth University lists tuition at $42,450 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Nazareth University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $42,450 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,873 undergraduates, Nazareth University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
72.8% of Nazareth University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 17.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $42,450 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Nazareth University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,529 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,225 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $71,968 |
| Marketing | $70,378 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $62,585 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $60,754 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $60,186 |
| Biology, General | $58,371 |
| Social Work | $57,949 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,193 |
| History | $55,271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,695 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $53,423 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,350 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,970 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $51,412 |
| Psychology, General | $50,903 |
| Public Health | $47,851 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $42,615 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,117 |
Median earnings for these 20 Nazareth University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,458 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Nazareth University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Nazareth University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1170–1330 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 74.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Nazareth University's acceptance rate?
79.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,873 admitted from 3,614 applicants.
How much does Nazareth University cost?
At Nazareth University, published tuition is $42,450 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Nazareth University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Nazareth University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,458 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- The New School — 63.5% admitted
- Monroe University — 67.5% admitted
- Molloy University — 81.7% admitted
- New York Institute of Technology — 81% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.