Nazareth College is located in a large suburb, in Rochester, New York. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Nazareth College top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
The admissions department at Nazareth College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 520 to 630 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 620 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,120 students (2,586 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Nazareth College are female.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Empire Eight competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Nazareth College Of Rochester
4245 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618-3790
General Phone: (585) 389-2525
Admissions Phone: (585) 389-2860
Financial Aid Phone: (585) 389-2310
http://www.naz.edu
Nazareth College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 349 | elementary school teaching, art education, reading teaching, ESL instruction, music teaching, instructional media design, special ed, business teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 144 | English, history, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, French language, Italian language, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 135 | psychology, physical therapy, art therapy, music therapy |
| Business And Management | 81 | business management, accounting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 43 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Family And Social Work | 35 | social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Fine Arts | 16 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 14 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 3 | music, music theory and composition, music performance, music history and theory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science, computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Nazareth College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 467 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 435 | 19 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Nazareth College had a total enrollment of 3,120 students (2,586 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 24% |
| Women | 76% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Nazareth College offers campus housing for 1,205 of its 2,586 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,974 | 1,561 | 79% | 453 | 29% |
| Men | 490 | 372 | 76% | 111 | 30% |
| Women | 1,482 | 1,189 | 80% | 342 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (585) 389-2860
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,874 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,874 |
| Room and board | $ 8,360 |
| Room charge | $ 4,680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,138 |
Financial Aid:
Nazareth College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 277900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (585) 389-2310
Nazareth College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $79,433 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $70,009 | 23 | $70,634 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $57,281 | 21 | $56,407 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $46,918 | 26 | $46,865 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $57,425 | 70 | $57,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Empire Eight |
| Track | Empire Eight |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nazareth College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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