More selective than 43% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Nazareth University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Nazareth University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Nazareth University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 650 |
| SAT math | 540 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1320 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Nazareth University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 530–650 | 540–670 | 23–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 610–680 | 560–650 | 25–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Nazareth University compared with other New York colleges?
Nazareth University has the 80th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer | 74% | 80% | — |
| 77 | Alfred University | 74% | 57% | $25,620 |
| 78 | SUNY at Purchase College | 74% | 63% | $18,913 |
| 79 | University at Buffalo | 74% | 75% | $20,995 |
| 80 | Nazareth University | 75% | 73% | $29,357 |
| 81 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | 76% | 55% | $15,016 |
| 82 | Pace University | 76% | 60% | $30,892 |
| 83 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | 77% | 51% | $26,683 |
| 84 | Elmira College | 77% | 65% | $22,386 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Nazareth University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Nazareth University admissions questions
What is the Nazareth University acceptance rate?
Nazareth University accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,873 of 3,614 applicants were admitted.
Does Nazareth University require the SAT or ACT?
Nazareth University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Nazareth University?
The middle 50% of Nazareth University enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1320 on the SAT and 23–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Nazareth University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (461 of 2,873).
Is Nazareth University getting harder to get into?
Nazareth University accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Nazareth University overview