- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 530–650 reading and writing, 540–670 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–32 composite
- Average net price: $31,321 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Nazareth University reviews each application.
Nazareth University GPA requirements
Nazareth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Nazareth University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Nazareth University acceptance rate
Nazareth University admitted 3,812 of 5,102 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Nazareth University (formerly Nazareth College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Rochester, New York, with 1,882 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Nazareth University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 530 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 610 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 24 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1216 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Nazareth University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
Nazareth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $31,321 a year at Nazareth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Nazareth University with a 3.0 GPA?
Nazareth University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Nazareth University?
Nazareth University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Nazareth University?
Nazareth University's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,812 of 5,102 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Nazareth University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Nazareth University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Nazareth University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Nazareth University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Nazareth University students have?
The middle 50% of Nazareth University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–650 in reading and writing and 540–670 in math; ACT composite 23–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Nazareth University?
A lot: Nazareth University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Nazareth University consider legacy status?
Yes. Nazareth University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Nazareth University accept AP credit?
Yes. Nazareth University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Nazareth University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $31,321 a year at Nazareth University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Nazareth University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Nazareth UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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