4245 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618-2372
www.naz.edu

History:
Nazareth College is a private, co-educational comprehensive college. Founded in 1924, the College is situated on 94 wooded acres near the village of Pittsford, the current campus is comprised of 19 buildings, most connected by an underground tunnel system. In September, 2000, Nazareth contracted to purchase 73 acres of property and buildings adjacent to the campus, which has doubled the size of campus. A three-phase master plan is underway to utilize the new land in a way that will respond to the demand for a Nazareth education, a demand that has grown significantly along with the college's reputation for quality and value. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions in America.

Facts:

1. U.S. News & World Report's college places Nazareth College in its top tier, ranking the college "more selective" and among the top five in the University-Masters (North Region) on its 2002 "Great Schools at Great Prices" list.
2. Barron's Profiles of American Colleges ranks Nazareth "very competitive," a ranking that places Nazareth among the top 25% of colleges in the country.
3. Peterson's Competitive Colleges 2001-2002 includes Nazareth among its profiles of this nation's leading colleges and universities.
4. NCAA Foundation has ranked Nazareth College in a tie for ninth place in Division III of overall student-athlete graduation rates. The Nazareth College student-athlete graduation rate of 89% places Nazareth among the best Division III colleges and universities in the country.
5. The Templeton Guide: Colleges that Encourage Character Development lists Nazareth in its Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges. The John Templeton Foundation established the Honor Roll in 1989 to recognize institutions that emphasize character development as an integral part of the undergraduate experience.