About Nazareth College

11 Reasons to Come to Nazareth College

Academics
Nazareth's liberal arts curriculum provides a core of knowledge, and our professional programs hone specific skills to perfection. Together they give graduates all the tools they need to stand above the rest.

Fulbrights
People at Nazareth are exceptional, and it shows. In the past decade, Nazareth has produced 18 Fulbright recipients and two Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships.

Culture
World-class performance venues; community cultural centers; diverse hubs of ethnic pride: Nazareth's renowned Art Center, Casa Italiana, Casa Hispana, and Maison Francaise enrich the community with fantastic events all year long.

Community
People greet you as you walk down the halls; a smile is always waiting across the room. Nazareth is more than a place of higher learning; it is a place where new relationships are created and lifelong bonds are forged.

Service
Making a difference in the lives of others is one of the highest goals at Nazareth, where 91% of undergraduates have participated in community service. Join one of the many groups that serve; become someone's hero.

Athletics
Do you strive to achieve greatness in all you do? Nazareth's student athletes excel both on the field and in the classroom, and our 23 athletic teams are frequently recognized by the NCAA for the example they set for their peers.

Safety
You are safe here. Nazareth's department of Campus Safety works diligently 24 hours a day to provide the peace of mind necessary to live and learn well.

Beauty
Spread over 150 acres of expansive lawns, shady woodland groves, and landscaped gardens, Nazareth College is truly a beautiful place. It is home to striking architecture both new and old, emphasizing Nazareth's storied past and exciting future.

Facilities
Beautiful resident apartments stand side by side with state-of-the-art athletics complexes. Administrative, academic, and cultural buildings are close by, insuring that the people, services, and information you need are only a minute away, no matter where you are on campus.

Location
Located in Pittsford, only minutes away from the city of Rochester, Nazareth has all the benefits of small town and big city. Charming shops and waterfront restaurants are just a block away, and a short drive is all it takes to experience a thriving downtown entertainment scene.

Size
Nazareth College is the perfect size: small classes, personal attention and an accessible campus combine with a broad range of major choices and campus activities to give you the perfect balance of big and small.