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University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

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Overview

University of Rochester is a University institution located in Rochester, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 270251
300 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, NY  14627-0251
United States
Contact Office of Admissions
Email: admit@admissions.rochester.edu
Phone: 585-275-3221
Fax: 585-461-4595

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
East Asian Studies Checkmark
Russian Studies Checkmark
Women's Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Cell/cellular Biology And Histology Checkmark
Epidemiology Checkmark
Evolutionary Biology Checkmark
Genetics, General Checkmark
Microbiology, General Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business/commerce, General Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Science Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering Checkmark
Chemical Engineering Checkmark
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Checkmark
Engineering Science Checkmark
Geological/geophysical Engineering Checkmark
Laser And Optical Engineering Checkmark
Mechanical Engineering Checkmark
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
Creative Writing Checkmark
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl) Checkmark
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
Comparative Literature Checkmark
French Language And Literature Checkmark
German Language And Literature Checkmark
Italian Language And Literature Checkmark
Japanese Language And Literature Checkmark
Linguistics Checkmark
Russian Language And Literature Checkmark
Spanish Language And Literature Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Bioethics/medical Ethics Checkmark
Clinical And Translational Science Checkmark
Environmental Health Checkmark
Public Health, General Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics, Other Checkmark
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Statistics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General Checkmark
Computational Science Checkmark
Data Science, General Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Science Checkmark
Environmental Studies Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Philosophy Checkmark
Religion/religious Studies Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Geology/earth Science, General Checkmark
Optics/optical Sciences Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Physics, Other Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Experimental Psychology Checkmark
Psychology, General Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anthropology, General Checkmark
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics Checkmark
Economics, General Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Social Sciences, Other Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Dance, General Checkmark
Film/cinema/media Studies Checkmark
Fine/studio Arts, General Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts, Other Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

19,960
Applied
7,762
Accepted
6,767
Enrolled
39%
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Female Admissions

10,155
Females Applied
4,480
Females Accepted
44%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

9,805
Males Applied
3,282
Males Accepted
33%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

50
Application Fee
3.76
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
2 recommendations
Required for some programs Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended Essay
Interview
Other requirements: International, Home-Schooled, Transfers. Audition for Eastman School of Music.

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen January 5th April 1st
Early decision plan November 1st December 15th
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer June 12th Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 699 680 750
SAT Math 741 710 790
ACT Composite 33 31 34

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

63,150
Private
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Fees

1,172
Full-time student fees
18,784
Room & board
11,404
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

53,355
Avg. Financial Aid Package
53,851
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
47,200
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,190
Avg. Loan Aid
15,741
Avg. Grant Aid
49,246
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
94%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
93%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,767
Total Undergrad students
23%
International Students
58%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 7.87%
Black or African American 4.6%
White or Caucasian 40.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.09%
Asian 16.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.09%
Two or more races 4.08%
Other 2.69%

Gender

Male (47.1%)
Female (52.59%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 70%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
YellowJacket Weekend, Winterfest Weekend and Springfest Weekend

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
Greek sororities Checkmark
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Outing Club, STEM Initiative, Pride Network, Student Activities Board and Association for the Development of Interest in the Indian Subcontinent

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton No Checkmark No
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Bowling Checkmark No No
Crew Checkmark Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No Checkmark No
Football No Division 3 No
Golf Checkmark Division 3 No
Ice Hockey No Checkmark No
Indoor Track Checkmark Division 3 No
Lacrosse No Checkmark No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Rowing Checkmark Checkmark No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Sailing No Checkmark No
Skiing (downhill) No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark No No
Squash No Checkmark No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark Checkmark No
Volleyball Checkmark Checkmark No
Water Polo No Checkmark No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton No Checkmark No
Baseball No No No
Basketball No Division 3 No
Bowling Checkmark No No
Crew No Division 3 No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports No Checkmark No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No Division 3 No
Football No No No
Golf Checkmark Checkmark No
Ice Hockey No No No
Indoor Track Checkmark Division 3 No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Rowing No Division 1 No
Rugby No Checkmark No
Sailing No Checkmark No
Skiing (downhill) No Checkmark No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Squash No Checkmark No
Swimming And Diving No Checkmark No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark Checkmark No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
Water Polo No Checkmark No

Faculty

1,030
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 698
Part-time - 332
Male - 610
Female - 420
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