First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: www2.naz.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Nazareth University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MTH.Q 111 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 MTH.Q 113 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIO.Q 109 + Lab, SCI 1T1 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHM 139 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHY.Q 207, 203L | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MTH 207 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 General Elective |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MTH.Q 111 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 3 MTH.Q 113 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 3 MTH.Q 113 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 MTH.Q 113, MTH 213 | |
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIO.Q 109 + Lab, SCI 1T1 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BIO.Q 109 + Lab, BIO.Q 103 + Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 3 CHM 139 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CHM.Q 140, CHM.Q 140L | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 CHM 140, 140L, and either CHM 221 & 221L or CHM 225 & 226L | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 PHY.Q 207, 203L | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 PSY.Q 110 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MTH 207 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 MTH 208 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 General Elective | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 CIS 1T1 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 103 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO.Q 102 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIS.Q 103 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | 6 HIS.Q 102, HIS.Q 103 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 BIO 330 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 PHY 208, 204L | |
| European History | 3 | 3 HIS.Q 102 | |
| European History | 5 | 6 HIS.Q 102, HIS.Q 103 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPN 101, SPN 102 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 9 SPN 101, SPN 102, SPN 201 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 12 SPN 101, SPN 102, SPN 201, SPN 202 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 CIS*1LA | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 VPA*Q (any visual/performing arts PEQ), MUS 1T1…6 VPA*Q (any visual/performing arts PEQ), MUS 1T1 (Music majors will still need to take MUS 104G.) | |
| Art: History | 4 | 3 AHI.Q 271 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 CHN 101, CHN 102 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 9 CHN 101, CHN 102, CHN 201 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 12 CHN 101, CHN 102, CHN 201, CHN 202 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 PSC 1T1 | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Cybersecurity | 4 | 3 EDS Elective | |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 ART 1T1, an elective studio (not ART 106 Intro…3 ART 1T1, an elective studio (not ART 106 Intro to Drawing or ART 107 Advanced Drawing) | |
| English Language and Comp | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| English Language and Comp | 4 | 3 ENGW 101 (go directly into ENGW 102) | |
| English Language and Comp | 5 | 3 ENGW 101 (go directly into ENGW 250) | |
| English Literature and Comp | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| English Literature and Comp | 4 | 3 ENGL.Q xxx (any literature PEQ) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 FRN 101, FRN 102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 9 FRN 101, FRN 102, FRN 201 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 12 FRN 101, FRN 102, FRN 201, FRN 202 | |
| French Literature | 3 | 9 FRN 101, FRN 102, FRN 201 | |
| French Literature | 4 | 12 FRN 101, FRN 102, FRN 201, FRN 202 | |
| French Literature | 5 | 15 FRN 101, FRN 102, FRN 201, FRN 202, FRN 207 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 GER 101, GER 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 9 GER 101, GER 102, GER 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 12 GER 101, GER 102, GER 201, GER 202 | |
| Government and Politics: US | 4 | 3 PSC 301 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 ITL 101, ITL 102 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 9 ITL 101, ITL 102, ITL 201 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 12 ITL 101, ITL 102, ITL 101, ITL 202 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 JPN 101, JPN 102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 9 JPN 101, JPN 102, 3 language elective credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 12 JPN 101, JPN 102, 6 language elective credits | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Latin | 5 | 6 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Latin | 5 | 6 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Math: Precalculus | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Credit | |
| Math: Precalculus | 4 | 3 MTH.Q 110 | |
| Networking | 3 | 3 Liberal Arts Elective | |
| Networking | 4 | 3 EDS Elective | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 PHY 252, 204L | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 PHY.Q 251, 203L | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 9 SPN 101, SPN 102, SPN 201 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 12 SPN 101, SPN 102, SPN 201, SPN 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 15 SPN 101, SPN 102, SPN 201, SPN 202, SPN 207 | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 4 | 3 ART 1T1, an elective studio (not ART 106 Intro…3 ART 1T1, an elective studio (not ART 106 Intro to Drawing or ART 107 Advanced Drawing) | |
| Studio Art: 2D Design | 5 | 3 Can place out of one foundational art course…3 Can place out of one foundational art course; see department | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 4 | 3 ART 1T1, an elective studio (not ART 106 Intro…3 ART 1T1, an elective studio (not ART 106 Intro to Drawing or ART 107 Advanced Drawing) | |
| Studio Art: 3D Design | 5 | 3 Can place out of one foundational art course…3 Can place out of one foundational art course; see department | |
| U.S. History | 3 | 3 HIS.Q 205 | |
| U.S. History | 5 | 6 HIS.Q 205, HIS.Q 206 |
Source: www2.naz.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 41 |
| Psychology | 37 |
| Social Work | 32 |
| Organizational Leadership | 28 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 26 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 24 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 20 |
| Music Teacher Education | 18 |
Show the other 42 majors
| Biomedical Sciences | 18 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 17 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 15 |
| Public Health, Other | 13 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 12 |
| History | 11 |
| English Language and Literature | 10 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 9 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 8 |
| Music | 7 |
| Accounting | 7 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 5 |
| Dance | 5 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 5 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Art Teacher Education | 4 |
| Finance | 3 |
| Music Management | 3 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Toxicology | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2 |
| Accounting and Finance | 2 |
| Public/Applied History | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Acting | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Basketball, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Rochester, NY
1,057,218 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
468 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
16°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
102.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
11 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,350 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- St. John Fisher University1 mi
- University of Rochester6 mi
- Rochester Institute of Technology8 mi
- Roberts Wesleyan University14 mi
- SUNY Brockport23 mi
- SUNY College at Geneseo26 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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