Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
Nazareth College of Rochester is a private, liberal arts institution. Founded as a women's college in 1924, it adopted coeducation in 1974. Its 95-acre campus is located in Rochester.
Website: www.naz.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 64% of 4,273 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 90.7
- SAT Math
- 540-640 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 550-630 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 25 average
23-28 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $48,010
- Tuition and Fees
- $34,280
- Room and Board
- $13,730
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 85%
- Average Freshman Award
- $27,996
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $42,412
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 184
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 40% of classes
20-29 students: 27% of classes
30-39 students: 14% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- Rochester Population
- 210,532
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Golden Flyer
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.0% Asian
5.5% Black/African-American
5.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.1% White
4.0% Unknown - International Students
- 1.5%
- First-Year Students Returning
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 3 | 4 |
Social Studies | ||
History | 3 | 4 |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | February 1 |
SAT Only | Required for some | February 1 |
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 4245 East Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- Rochester, NY 14618
- Phone
- (585) 389-2860
- Fax
- (585) 389-2826
- admissions@naz.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- February 1
- Application Fee
- $45
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling, notification begins March 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 15, January 10
- Early Decision Notification
- December 15, February 1
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Audition/portfolio review recommended for some freshmen
- Financial Need
- Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 64% of 4,273 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 65% of 3,102 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 59% of 1,171 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 592 (22%) of 2,719 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 434 (21%) of 2,024 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 150 (22%) of 695 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 116% of 308 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- 486
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 5
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 90.7
- 3.75 and Above
- 31%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 23%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 16%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 14%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 13%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 540-640 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 550-630 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 25 average
23-28 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 10%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 54%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 34%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 2%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 25%
Top quarter: 58%
Top half: 88% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $48,010
- Tuition and Fees
- $34,280
- Room and Board
- $13,730
- Books and Supplies
- Not reported
- Other Expenses
- Not reported
- Payment Plans
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline February 15
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning February 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002779 |
Free |
State Aid Form |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 522 (96.7%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 460 (89.1%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 460 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 194 (36.9%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 85%
- Average Award
- $27,996
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 460 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,557
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 425 (95.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,246
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 235 (41.8%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 84 (13.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,483
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,998 (91.9%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,797 (89.9%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,797 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 604 (30.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 82%
- Average Award
- $28,092
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,797 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,131
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,666 (94.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,227
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 676 (33.7%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 369 (15.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,879
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 86%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $42,412
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 19.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 6.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- 2,836
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- 443
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership
- Number of Awards
- 73
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans
- Number of Awards
- 1,794
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,075
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Dance, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Italian Language and Literature
- Legal Studies, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Modern Languages
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Music, General
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Toxicology
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Cooperative work study program, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 184
- Part-Time Faculty
- 299
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 29%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 40% of classes
20-29 students: 27% of classes
30-39 students: 14% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 36% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 54% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- Not Reported
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Education, Master of Arts, Master of Social Work, Master of Science
Master's Programs of Study
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication Disorders
- Music Education
- Reading Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Rochester Population
- 210,532
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 150 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 16.3 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September
- Rain
- 160 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 7 mile(s) from campus in Rochester
- Nearest Train Station
- 7 mile(s) from campus in Rochester
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
- security beeper, lighted pathways, alert system
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Golden Flyer
- School Colors
- Purple and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Basketball | x | x | ||
Crew | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Equestrian Sports | x | x | ||
Field Hockey | x | |||
Golf | x | x | ||
Ice Hockey | x | |||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Rugby | x | |||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | |
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Equestrian Sports | x | |
Field Hockey | x | |
Golf | x | |
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | x | |
Rugby | ||
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Basketball | x | |
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Equestrian Sports | x | |
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | x | |
Ice Hockey | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Rugby | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, ice hockey, racquetball, rowing, skiing (downhill), soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, campus activities board, center for spirituality, physical therapy club, diversity council, intramurals
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 2,269
- Women
- 1,687 (74.3%)
- Men
- 582 (25.7%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 2,176
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.0% Asian
5.5% Black/African-American
5.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
79.1% White
4.0% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.5%
- Average Age
- 21
- All Graduate Students
- 661
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 67.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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