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Nazareth University

Rochester, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$47,717

Acceptance Rate

80%

Graduation Rate

71%

Annual Tuition

$40,880

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Nazareth University earn a median of $56,458 ten years after entry — 4% above the national median. Acceptance rate 79.5%, average SAT score 1216, in-state tuition $40,880.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,891

Retention Rate

82%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

74%

Median Debt

$26,038

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,216

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

530–650

SAT Math (middle 50%)

540–670

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

23–32

Institution Overview

Nazareth University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,891 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 79.5% and a graduation rate of 71%. The retention rate is 81.5%. The in-state tuition is $40,880.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $40,201. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,717, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $56,458. The median debt for graduates is $26,038, and 74.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$40k

1 YEAR

$48k

5 YEARS

$56k

10 YEARS

Top 41% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Nazareth University alumni earn a median salary of $40,201. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,717. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $56,458. The median debt for graduates is $26,038.

Nazareth University has an acceptance rate of 79.5% and a graduation rate of 71%. The retention rate is 81.5%. The in-state tuition is $40,880. A total of 74.1% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 102 / yr
Median Salary $67,866

Social Work

Graduates 98 / yr
Median Salary $51,741

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $56,128

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 58 / yr
Median Salary $39,854

Psychology, General

Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $32,375

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $49,427

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $76,684

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $51,360

Public Health

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $46,442

Biology, General

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $33,343

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $52,479

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $28,341

History

Graduates 24 / yr
Median Salary $37,677

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $36,200

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $33,461

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $23,511

Legal Professions and Studies, Other

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $38,737

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Graduates 15 / yr
Median Salary $55,593

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $66,000

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $25,979

Marketing

Graduates 8 / yr
Median Salary $39,776

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Campus Location

Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY 14618-3790

Nazareth University is located in Rochester, New York. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nazareth University has an acceptance rate of 79.5%.