University
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
5,796
Students
47,340
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
30%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
University of Rochester is a University institution located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 270251
300 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14627-0251
United States
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
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 |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies (East) |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Epidemiology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Engineering Science |
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| Geological/geophysical Engineering |
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| Laser And Optical Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Sign Language (ASL) |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Japanese |
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| Linguistics |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Adult Health Nursing |
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| Bioethics/medical Ethics |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Mathematics And Statistics Related |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Optical Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Physics Related |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Experimental Psychology |
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| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences Related |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
18,066
Applied
5,591
Accepted
5,796
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.8
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Interview 2 recommendations |
| Other requirements: | 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 | March 15th | March 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 600 | 720 | |
| SAT Math | 650 | 770 | |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
52,867
Fees
958
Full-time student fees
15,860
Room & board
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
47,340
Avg. Financial Aid Package
50,139
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
32,118
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,492
Avg. Loan Aid
15,124
Avg. Grant Aid
42,106
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
96%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
91%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,796
Total undergrad students
25%
International Students
59%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.38% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.19% |
| White or Caucasian | 42.21% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 2.6% |
| Other | 5.82% |
Gender
Male (51.41%)
Female (48.59%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 90% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Boar's Head Dinner, Mela and Meliora Weekend
Boar's Head Dinner, Mela and Meliora Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Campus Activities Board, Black Students'; Union, Grassroots (environmental group), Women's Caucus and American Sign Language Club
Campus Activities Board, Black Students'; Union, Grassroots (environmental group), Women's Caucus and American Sign Language Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | No | Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | No | |
No |
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | No | |
No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
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