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University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, NY. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

University of Rochester Rankings

University of Rochester appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #17 of 758 Region — Middle Atlantic

Where Is University of Rochester?

Location of University of Rochester

Get in touch with University of Rochester are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627-0011
Phone: 5852753221
Website: www.rochester.edu/
Admissions: enrollment.rochester.edu/
Financial Aid: enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Rochester?

You can apply to University of Rochester online at: https://www.commonapp.org/explore/university-rochester

University of Rochester is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Rochester

This is what University of Rochester considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Considered but not required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Rochester?

University of Rochester has an acceptance rate of 40%, making it moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

19% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Rochester, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 680 and 750. Math scores were between 730 and 790.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Rochester  ( 680 to 750 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Rochester  ( 730 to 790 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1410 to 1540.
SAT Total Scores for University of Rochester  ( 1410 to 1540 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Rochester ranged between 31 and 34.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Rochester  ( 31 to 34 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Rochester are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 10,565 3,971 38%
Women 10,806 4,591 42%

Can I Afford University of Rochester?

The average net price after aid at University of Rochester is $30,248. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $65,870
In-State Fees $1,210
Out-of-State Tuition $65,870
Out-of-State Fees $1,210
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $67,080
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $67,080

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at University of Rochester receive some form of financial aid (1,543 students).

About 67% of students at University of Rochester receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $42,046 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,044.

Student Loan Debt

40% of University of Rochester undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $4,237 per year.

University of Rochester Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,159 students enrolled at University of Rochester. University of Rochester is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,488 undergraduate students at University of Rochester, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Rochester

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Rochester undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Rochester Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,141
Black or African American 363
Hispanic 525
White 2,504
American Indian/Alaska Native 6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6
Two or More Races 278
Non-Resident 1,433

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Rochester break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of University of Rochester Students
State First-Time UG Students
New York 392
New Jersey 78
Massachusetts 67
California 55
Pennsylvania 54

Additionally, approximately 22.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Rochester Graduate Student Diversity

5,396 of University of Rochester’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Rochester, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at University of Rochester

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Rochester graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at University of Rochester
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 426
Black or African American 242
Hispanic 275
White 1,937
American Indian/Alaska Native 5
Two or More Races 113
Non-Resident 2,153

Online Learning at University of Rochester

University of Rochester delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

269 undergraduate students at University of Rochester took at least one online class — of those, 304 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,574 students took at least one online class and 386 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Rochester

Below are the teaching majors are available at University of Rochester, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Educational Administration and Supervision 10 13 102
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 10 68
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 10 32 2 53
Education, General 15 15
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 10 3 14
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language 12 14
Special Education and Teaching 3 10
Education, Other 10
Educational/Instructional Media Design 5
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research 5
Curriculum and Instruction 3 1 4

Academic Programs at University of Rochester

University of Rochester offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Rochester has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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