University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

The University of Rochester is a private institution established in 1850 with a suburban setting located in Rochester. It is ranked 47 in National Universities in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $64,384(2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,767. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#47 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Rochester, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1850
Selectivity Moderate
Size Medium
6,767 Undergraduates
Website https://www.rochester.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$82,470
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$24,972
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $64,384
Outstate Tuition Fee $64,383
Room and Board Fees $18,788
$60,800 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

39% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Coalition

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
05
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
05
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$57,871 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$53,997 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $82,470
48% Students with need received Financial Aid
92% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 15
Forms to be submitted CSS, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Alan and Jane Handler Endowed Scholarship
Total Worth amount worth covering tuition, fees, room, board, and books.
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria Based on academic excellence, outstanding potential to be future leaders, and demonstrated mastery of complex challenges.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

PRINCE STREET SCHOLARSHIP
Total Worth --
Details --
STEVEN J. HARRISON SCHOLARSHIP
Total Worth 1/3 of tuition fee
Details --
See all Scholarships

Students

6,767 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
96% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
82% Students graduate within 6 years