University of Rochester (2024)

gradeA

Overall Niche Grade

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  1. Academics

    gradeA+

  2. Value

    gradeB

  3. Diversity

    gradeA+

  4. Campus

    gradeC

  5. Athletics

    gradeC

  6. Party Scene

    gradeB

  7. Professors

    gradeA+

  8. Location

    gradeB minus

  9. Dorms

    gradeC

  10. Campus Food

    gradeC

  11. Student Life

    gradeB

  12. Safety

    gradeC+

editorial

Rochester is a highly rated private university located in Rochester, New York. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,425 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Rochester acceptance rate is 39%. Popular majors include Nursing, Management Sciences and Information Systems, and Biology. Graduating 90% of students, Rochester alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,800.

WILSON BLVD - WALLIS HALL
ROCHESTER, NY 14627

About Rochester...

  • Common App Accepted
  • Private
  • SAT/ACT Optional

Athletics Division

NCAA Division III (with football)

Athletics Conference

University Athletic Association

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University of Rochester Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

January 5

Acceptance Rate

39%

Students also applied to ...

SAT Range

1390-1540

ACT Range

31-34

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Considered but not required

Early Decision/Early Action

No data available

Accepts Common App

Yes

Admissions Website

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Will You Get Into UR?

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Cost

Net Price

$39,775/ year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

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Average Total Aid Awarded

$39,715/ year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

73%

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Academics

Professors

gradeA+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

2:1

Evening Degree Programs

No

75%

of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.114 responses

68%

of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.130 responses

42%

of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.130 responses

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Majors

Most Popular Majors

  • Nursing

    243 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Information Systems

    218 Graduates

  • Biology

    186 Graduates

  • Research and Experimental Psychology

    174 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    161 Graduates

  • Economics

    103 Graduates

  • Music Performance

    101 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    75 Graduates

  • Computational and Applied Mathematics

    70 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    68 Graduates

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Online Academics

Offers Online Courses

College offers distance education courses.

Yes

How Students Learn

Based on class setting of student enrollment.

  • Mix of Online and on Campus

    2%

  • On Campus

    95%

  • Online

    4%

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.

Online Certificate Programs

Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.

Online Associates Programs

Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.

Online Bachelor's Programs

Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.

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Students

Full-Time Enrollment

6,425Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

342

Undergrads Over 25

6%

Pell Grant

16%

Varsity Athletes

9%

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?

Based on

99 responses

  • Smart

    35%

  • There is no typical student-we're all different

    31%

  • Nerdy

    11%

  • Stressed

    6%

  • Weird

    5%

  • Nerdy

    3%

  • Preppy

    3%

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Campus Life

Freshman Live On-Campus

100%

Day Care Services

No

Poll

63%

of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.162 responses

Poll

58%

of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.177 responses

Poll

What one word or phrase best describes your school?

Based on

102 responses

  • Nerdy but cool

    33%

  • Expensive

    20%

  • Good resources

    10%

  • Nerdy

    8%

  • Science focused, strong theory based

    8%

  • A capella

    5%

  • Research Based

    4%

48%

of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.132 responses

48%

of students highly rate the dining facilities.132 responses

68%

of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.133 responses

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$61,200/ year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

90%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

92%

National

83%

76%

of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.70 responses

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