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Former names | Nazareth College of Rochester (1924–2023)[1] |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | September 24, 1924; 101 years ago (1924-09-24) |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Religious affiliation | None; formerlyRoman Catholic |
| Endowment | $102.5 million (2025)[2] |
| President | Elizabeth L. Paul |
Academic staff | 175 full-time, 327 part-time |
| Students | 2,401 (fall 2024)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 1,882 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 519 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , New York ,United States |
| Campus | Large suburb[5], 150 acres (0.61 km2) |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Golden Flyers |
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| Mascot | Golden Flyer |
| Website | naz.edu |
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Nazareth University (also known asNaz) is aprivate university inPittsford, New York, United States. It offers over 60 undergraduate majors[6] and more than two dozen graduate programs. The college was previouslyNazareth College of Rochester, orNazareth College.
At the request ofThomas Francis Hickey,Bishop of Rochester, fiveSisters of St. Joseph foundedNazareth College of Rochester in 1924 to provide undergraduate education to young women. The first class was composed of 25 young women who began their studies in a large mansion on Lake Avenue inRochester, New York. The original mansion that housed the college was known as "the Glass House." At that time, the college offered Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, each with aliberal arts core. In response to increasing enrollment, the college moved to a larger facility in 1928 at 402 Augustine Street.[citation needed]
On June 1, 2023 Nazareth's status changed from a college to a university after the State changed the guidelines for being considered one.[7]
The campus has 24 buildings, including 11 residence halls, a 2,200-seat stadium, and all-weather track, located on 150 acres (0.61 km2).
The Golisano Academic Center was built in 1927. It is the oldest and largest building on campus, once serving as the "motherhouse" for theSisters of St. Joseph who founded Nazareth.[7] It was purchased from the Sisters of St. Joseph in 2003 and is now used for academic and administrative purposes. Features of the Center include the Linehan Chapel and Sorelle's gathering space. The Nazareth University Arts Center, which houses the departments of theatre arts, music, and art and design, opened in 1967. The Arts Center was renovated in September 2009 to become a dance and performance venue.[citation needed]
The Golisano Training Center (opened in fall 2019), is a multi-use facility supporting varsity athletics, Special Olympics events, fitness, and a wide range of campus activities.[8]
The campus was listed as the Nazareth Collegecensus-designated place in 2020, with a population of 1,182.[9][10]
| Academic rankings | |
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| Master's | |
| Washington Monthly[11] | 179 of 604 |
| Regional | |
| U.S. News & World Report[12] | 54 (tie) of 151 |
| National | |
| WSJ/College Pulse[13] | 478 of 500 |
Nazareth University is organized into four schools:[citation needed]
Nazareth offers more than 60bachelor's degree programs, more than 20master's degree programs, aDoctorate of Physical Therapy, and three post-baccalaureate certificate programs.
As of 2017, 88% of the students came from within New York State.[14]
Nazareth's men's and women's athletic teams are members of theNational Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA)Division III with the exception of the men'sRugby team playing at theDivision I level. The Golden Flyers are a member of theEmpire 8 Athletic Conference (Empire 8). Formen's volleyball, Nazareth is a member of the single-sportUnited Volleyball Conference and for men's ice hockey, a member of theUnited Collegiate Hockey Conference.
Athletic facilities at Nazareth include the Robert A. Kidera Gymnasium (1,200), Golden Flyer Stadium (2,200), and the Golisano Training Center, a full size indoor field house with an indoor track, tennis courts, and turf field.[citation needed]
The Nazareth men's lacrosse team is a three-timeNCAA Division III National Champion (1992, 1996, and 1997). The team has also appeared in the NCAA postseason tournament nineteen times. In 2011, the Nazareth men's indoor volleyball team achieved a #1 national ranking and won the Molten Division III National Championship, while in 2013 they finished runner-up in theNCAA Division III championship toSpringfield.[citation needed]
Nazareth University's traditional rival isSt. John Fisher University, just a mile north. The annual men's basketball game between the schools is known as "The Battle of the Beaks."[citation needed]
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