Nazareth College


4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618


Often described as a "hidden gem" and located on 150 acres in Rochester, New York, Nazareth College is an independent liberal arts institution offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.

With a focus on experience-based learning and civic engagement, Nazareth College has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review as among the nation's leading colleges and universities. Small classes and a small student to teacher ratio ensures that students at this New York College will receive personal attention, while a wide range of major choices and campus activities merge to form an exceptional education.

Nazareth College encourages its students to be independent thinkers through its four administrative units which include the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, School of Health and Human Services, and the School of Management. The core liberal arts curriculum combined with the schools' professional programs enable students to hone the skills necessary for success after graduation.

Quick Facts:
  • Nazareth College offers the following degree programs: bachelor's of arts, science, and music; master's of arts, science, science in education, and social work; and a doctorate of physical therapy.

  • There are 23 intercollegiate athletic teams at Nazareth College which compete at the Division III level. Nazareth also competes in the Empire 8 Conference.

  • The majority of undergraduate students at this New York College participate in community service projects, and the on-campus Center for Service Learning enables faculty to incorporate service into their curriculum if they so choose.

  • Nazareth College has on-campus clinics for speech, hearing, reading, and physical therapy which offer students -- and the Rochester community -- an opportunity to gain practical experience.

  • The more than 50 student clubs and organizations at Nazareth College provide opportunities for all students to participate in social, educational, and spiritual activities in the campus community.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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