Nazareth College Acceptance Rate
Rochester, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,614
- Admitted
- 2,873
- Yield
- 16%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Nazareth College's acceptance rate has risen from 70.5% in 2014–15 to 79.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,185 to 3,614 (-14%) over that period.
Its 79.5% rate makes Nazareth College more selective than about 43% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81.4% for women vs 75% for men, a 6.4-point gap). Nazareth College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 16% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,185 | 2,950 | 70.5% | 476 |
| 2015–16 | 3,677 | 2,778 | 75.6% | 521 |
| 2016–17 | 4,118 | 2,969 | 72.1% | 517 |
| 2017–18 | 4,494 | 2,815 | 62.6% | 550 |
| 2018–19 | 4,273 | 2,719 | 63.6% | 544 |
| 2019–20 | 4,477 | 2,887 | 64.5% | 516 |
| 2020–21 | 3,833 | 2,901 | 75.7% | 482 |
| 2021–22 | 4,050 | 3,468 | 85.6% | 503 |
| 2022–23 | 3,911 | 3,283 | 83.9% | 470 |
| 2023–24 | 3,614 | 2,873 | 79.5% | 461 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,533 | 2,062 | 81.4% |
| Men | 1,081 | 811 | 75% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–680 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 560–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–30 | 3% |
How Nazareth College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Nazareth College's acceptance rate?
Nazareth College's acceptance rate is 79.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,873 admitted of 3,614 applicants).
Is Nazareth College test optional?
Nazareth College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Nazareth College?
Nazareth College received 3,614 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,873.
What SAT score do you need for Nazareth College?
Admitted students at Nazareth College typically scored 610–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Nazareth College getting harder to get into?
Nazareth College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.5% in 2014–15 to 79.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www2.naz.edu/.