Nazareth University
Rochester, New York · Private
Nazareth University admitted 74% of 5,947 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1210–1340 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 73% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Nazareth University
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Application deadlines
Nazareth University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free, and Nazareth University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Nazareth University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Nazareth University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 74% (70 of 95), compared with 74% for all applicants.
Nazareth University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
368 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 14 took it, and 5 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Nazareth University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Recommendations
Important
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Considered
- Essay
- First generation
- Legacy
Not considered
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.60 GPA. 24% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,500 a year. After grants, students paid $31,321 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Nazareth University’s acceptance rate?
Nazareth University admitted 74% of applicants: 4,406 of 5,947 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Nazareth University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Nazareth University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1210 to 1340, with a median around 1300. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Nazareth University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Nazareth University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Nazareth University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Nazareth University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Nazareth University have supplemental essays?
No. Nazareth University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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