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Nazareth College, also known as Nazareth College of Rochester, is a private, liberal arts college located in Pittsford, New York, United States. It was established in 1924 as a women’s college by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It became coeducational in the 1970s. The college offers enrollment to more than 2,000 undergraduates and over 1,000 postgraduate students every year.
Nazareth College of Rochester offers a large number of bachelor degrees in arts, science, and music; master degrees in arts, science, education, and social work; and doctorate degrees in physical therapy.
The athletics department of Nazareth College of Rochester fields over 20 men’s and women’s sports teams including basketball, cross country, equestrian, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field, tennis, volleyball, field hockey, and softball. The teams' mascot is the Golden Flyer.
Students attend Nazareth College in Rochester, NY, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Nazareth College degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and education and teaching.
Nazareth College is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,185 students at Nazareth College (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Nazareth College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Empire Eight.
More complete details are provided below.
Nazareth College
4245 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618-3790
General Phone: (585) 389-2525
http://www.naz.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 307 | reading teaching, elementary school teaching, art education, music teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, ESL instruction, early childhood education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 133 | history, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, international relations, political science, social services, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 118 | psychology, physical therapy, art therapy, music therapy |
| Business and Management | 89 | business management, accounting, human resources |
| Medical Support and Technology | 65 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 54 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 51 | social work |
| Medicine | 32 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Fine Arts | 16 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Media | 11 | media studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | information science, computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 3 | music, music performance, music history and theory, music theory and composition |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Nazareth College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 516 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 413 | 21 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Nazareth College had a total enrollment of 3,185 students (2,805 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 90% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Nazareth College offers campus housing for 1,223 of its 2,805 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,181 | 1,624 | 74% | 471 | 29% |
| Men | 558 | 395 | 71% | 110 | 28% |
| Women | 1,623 | 1,229 | 76% | 361 | 29% |
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) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,076 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,076 |
| Room and board | $ 9,916 |
| Room charge | $ 5,486 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,404 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Nazareth College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 277900)
Nazareth College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 44 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $87,098 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $79,115 | 22 | $80,103 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $63,877 | 28 | $63,393 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $54,862 | 35 | $55,084 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $49,251 | 5 | $44,446 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 61 | $67,436 | 90 | $63,194 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Empire Eight |
| Track | Empire Eight |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, 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
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Occupations 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
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 6% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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