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Mission
Curriculum
Recognition
Commitment to the Future
Additional Resources
Mission
Nazareth fosters integrated learning through action and reflection, educating whole persons who are guided by empathy, committed to equity, and prepared to lead innovation for our time.
To carry out that mission, Nazareth University offers graduate programs that promote academic excellence in the preparation of professionals who are leaders in the local and global communities through educational and experiential opportunities, and individualized support.
Nazareth began its current graduate programs in 1971. Today, graduate students can choose from dozens of degree programs within the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education, the College of Interprofessional Health and Human Services, and the College of Visual and Performing Arts and Design. Nazareth University’s experiential approach to learning and leading gives its students a balance of classroom knowledge and authentic application. Through field work, clinical experiences, student teaching, internships, service learning and alternative-break trips, students are encouraged to view their careers from multiple perspectives and apply their skills to making a difference in their community.
True to the vision of its founders, Nazareth University has remained a learning center committed to such academic, cultural and social justice experiences that enable its students to define their life’s work in a holistic way, and to accelerate their position in their chosen life’s work.
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Curriculum
Nazareth University of Rochester is incorporated under the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The University holds membership in the American Council on Education and the Association of American Colleges and Universities. In addition, it is approved by the New York State Education Department for the training of veterans and other eligible persons. In addition to master’s level degrees and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, the University offers a range of professional advancement certificate and specialization programs in each of the three colleges. See Academic Information for a comprehensive listing of degrees, programs, licensure, and accreditation.
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Recognition
Nazareth University is a top performer in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best College rankings, moving up 10 spots from last year to No. 44 in the Best Regional Universities North.
Princeton Review’s “Best 390 Colleges for 2025”
Nazareth is proud to be on the list for the 17th consecutive year as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education according to The Princeton Review. Nazareth is featured in The Princeton Review’s annual guide The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition.
2024-25 College of Distinction
Nazareth is among a select group of top colleges and universities across the country hand-picked to earn a 2024-2025 Best Colleges of Distinction designation for its commitment to exceptional undergraduate education. Nazareth also has earned recognition in each of these 2024-25 Colleges of Distinction areas: Top Business Colleges of Distinction, Top Education College of Distinction, Top Nursing Colleges of Distinction, Career Development College of Distinction, Equity and Inclusion College of Distinction, Military Support College of Distinction.
2024 Washington Monthly College Guide
Nazareth is No. 188 among nearly 600 Best Master’s Universities by the 2024 Washington Monthly College Guide and Rankings based on contributions to social mobility, research, and public service. Nazareth also made the list for the 2024 Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: Northeast - an exclusive list of schools ranked according to how well they help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.
Money’s Best Colleges 2024
2024 America’s Best Colleges - Money Magazine 2024, based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, alumni salaries, and more
Ranked nationally on the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. - Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
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Commitment to the Future
Nazareth’s dynamic learning environment is responsive to the needs of the rapidly changing global workforce and will continue to innovate its curriculum and improve its facilities to address these ever-evolving needs.
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Additional Resources
The catalog should be read in conjunction with important documents/handbooks printed by the student’s academic program of study (if available) which provide valuable information regarding student services, student obligations, course offerings and key deadlines. These include Student Accessibility Services, Academic Calendar, and the Student Handbook.
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