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University of Rochester

University of Rochester is a large, private institution located in Rochester, ny. Founded in 1850, University of Rochester offers undergraduate degrees in 190 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

6,569 undergraduates

$61,678 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into University of Rochester? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 38.9%

SAT score average 1473

ACT score average 33

Average high school GPA 3.72

Application fee $50

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Key deadlines

January

47 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Rochester is known for one of its top majors: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

9 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Social Sciences and Psychology

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Computer Science and Information Technology

Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Biology, General

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Research and Experimental Psychology

Music

Computer Science

Economics

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,678

Additional expenses

Room & board $18,232

Books & supplies $1,310

Other expenses $1,380

Cost of attendance* $82,600

Average financial aid package $60,879

Estimated cost $21,721 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,678

Additional expenses

Room & board $18,232

Books & supplies $1,310

Other expenses $1,380

Cost of attendance* $82,600

Average financial aid package $60,879

Estimated cost $21,721 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Rochester has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,569, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

11,946

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Rochester, students love their Astronomy Club, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627-0011

5852752121

https://www.rochester.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Astronomy club

Computer science undergraduate council

Creative arts club

Photography club

Society of undergraduate biology students

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Rochester to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Rochester?

University of Rochester is located in Rochester, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Rochester?

The acceptance rate for University of Rochester is 39%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Rochester?

The average high school GPA for University of Rochester students was 3.72.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Rochester?

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Rochester including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $330,400.

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