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University of Rochester Overview

University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The location of University of Rochester is great for students who prefer living in an urban area.

What Is University of Rochester Known For?

2,100 Undergraduate Awards
$49,598 Avg Cost After Aid
35% Acceptance Rate
  • University of Rochester has an impressive student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
  • The student loan default rate at University of Rochester is 2%, which is significantly lower than the national rate of 10.1%. That's great news for students who are worrying about paying off their student loans.
  • Although it may not be available for every major, the doctor's degree is the highest award a student can attain at University of Rochester.
  • In 2017-2018, 93% of the faculty were full-time.
  • Students who graduate from University of Rochester with a bachelor's degree make about $61,200 a year. That's 50% more than those who graduate from other schools.
  • On average, it takes about 4.1 years for students from University of Rochester to earn a bachelor's degree. This is excellent when compared to the average of 4.4 years.

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University of Rochester Rankings

According to our 2022 analysis, University of Rochester is ranked #113 out of 2,587 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This lands it a coveted spot in the top 5% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 out of 160 schools in New York.

These rankings may look different from those published by other outlets, because we use an outcomes-based approach rather than a subjective one. We get our data from a number of places, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard. For more information, check out our rankings and methodology page.

University of Rochester has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#85 Best Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#89 Best Doctor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#111 Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Program Level Awards

These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at University of Rochester.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#2 Best Radio, TV & Digital Communication Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#5 Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#8 Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#9 Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#18 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#20 Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#44 Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#50 Best Business, Management & Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#56 Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#83 Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It

Awards From Around the Web

The following table lists some notable awards University of Rochester has earned from around the web.

Rank Ranking Name Source
#15 Best Communication & Journalism Schools College Factual
#16 Best Engineering Technologies Schools College Factual
#19 Best Nursing Schools Nursing Degree Search
#19 Best Physical Sciences Schools College Factual
#51 Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools College Factual
#59 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools College Factual

Where Is University of Rochester?

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Contact details for University of Rochester are given below.

Contact Details
Address: Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627-0011
Phone: 585-275-3221
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rochester-NY/University-of-Rochester/6102569031
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/UofR

How Do I Get Into University of Rochester?

You can apply to University of Rochester online at: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/apply/

Admission Requirements for University of Rochester

Submission Required?
High School GPA considered but not required
High School Rank considered but not required
High School Transcript required
College Prep Program required
Recommendations required
SAT or ACT Scores considered but not required
TOEFL required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Rochester?

35% Acceptance Rate
54% Of Accepted Are Women
64% Submit SAT Scores
The acceptance rate of University of Rochester is 35%. While it may not be as selective as some schools, it does screen its applicants very carefully. Do what you can to stand out among others in the pool of applicants!

Approximately 46% of accepted students are men and 54% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 32%, and the acceptance rate for women is 39%.

Average Test Scores

About 64% of students accepted to University of Rochester submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 650 and 720. Math scores were between 680 and 790.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Rochester  ( 650 to 720 )
200
800

SAT Math Scores for University of Rochester  ( 680 to 790 )
200
800
University of Rochester received ACT scores from 25% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT English scores ranged between 31 and 35. Math scores were between 28 and 34. Composite scores were between 30 and 34.

ACT English Scores for University of Rochester  ( 31 to 35 )
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36
ACT Math Scores for University of Rochester  ( 28 to 34 )
1
36
ACT Composite Scores for University of Rochester  ( 30 to 34 )
1
36

Can I Afford University of Rochester?

$49,598 Net Price
42% Take Out Loans
1.6% Loan Default Rate
The overall average net price of University of Rochester is $49,598. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.

Student Loan Debt

It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At University of Rochester, approximately 42% of students took out student loans averaging $7,565 a year. That adds up to $30,260 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at University of Rochester is 1.6%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.

University of Rochester Undergraduate Student Diversity

6,100 Full-Time Undergraduates
50% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 6,521 undergraduate students at University of Rochester, with 6,100 being full-time and 421 being part-time.

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There are also 5,220 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,100 full-time undergraduates at University of Rochester, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 719
Black or African American 323
Hispanic or Latino 479
White 2,513
International Students 1,705
Other Races/Ethnicities 361

Geographic Diversity

New York students aren't the only ones who study at University of Rochester. At this time, 49 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 143 countries are represented at University of Rochester. The most popular countries sending students to the school are China, India, and South Korea.

Online Learning at University of Rochester

1,162 Took All Classes Online
9,682 Took At Least One Class Online
121.1% Avg Growth Over 4 Years
There are 1 bachelor’s degree and 1 master’s degree programs available online at University of Rochester. In 2019-2020, 9,682 students took at least one online class at the school.

The following chart shows how the online learning population at University of Rochester has changed over the last few years.

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Online Growth Rankings of University of Rochester

The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at University of Rochester was 121.1%. This is the #372 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at University of Rochester regardless of major.

The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at University of Rochester ranks compared to all other partially online schools that offer a specific major. Note that the majors may or may not be offered online at University of Rochester.

Major Growth Rate Rank
Public Health #22
Nursing #90
Health Professions #242

When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.

University of Rochester Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Basic Certificate Bachelor’s Graduate Certificate Master’s Doctor’s TOTAL
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 0 157 0 523 0 680
Nursing 0 207 6 70 9 292
Music 0 126 0 103 36 265
General Biology 0 223 0 8 11 242
Computer Science 0 120 0 39 10 169
Economics 0 115 0 17 9 141
General Psychology 0 133 0 5 0 138
Electrical Engineering 0 59 0 38 13 110
Biomedical Engineering 0 58 0 36 5 99
Medicine 0 0 0 0 99 99
Mechanical Engineering 0 80 0 17 1 98
Educational Administration 0 0 49 31 15 95
Computational Science 0 55 0 39 0 94
Business Administration & Management 0 0 0 87 6 93
Physics 0 36 0 28 18 82
Mathematics 0 54 0 15 11 80
Child Development & Psychology 0 66 0 3 4 73
Chemical Engineering 0 56 0 11 2 69
Political Science & Government 0 61 0 4 4 69
Chemistry 0 29 0 16 16 61
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 0 0 50 6 0 56
Teacher Education Subject Specific 0 12 0 42 0 54
General English Literature 0 31 0 17 5 53
General Engineering Technology 0 18 0 25 0 43
International Relations & National Security 0 42 0 0 0 42
History 0 26 0 6 7 39
Statistics 0 21 0 9 8 38
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1 0 22 13 0 36
Other Social Sciences 0 36 0 0 0 36
Public Health 0 15 3 16 0 34
Applied Mathematics 0 34 0 0 0 34
Linguistics & Comparative Literature 0 22 0 10 0 32
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 0 6 0 20 0 26
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 0 0 0 12 9 21
Philosophy 0 16 0 4 1 21
Pharmacology & Toxicology 0 0 0 10 10 20
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 0 20 0 0 0 20
Mental & Social Health Services 0 0 0 20 0 20
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 0 12 2 1 4 19
Teaching English or French 0 0 3 16 0 19
Natural Resources Conservation 0 18 0 0 0 18
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 0 0 0 9 8 17
Geological & Earth Sciences 0 7 0 6 4 17
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 0 12 0 4 0 16
Fine & Studio Arts 0 16 0 0 0 16
Romance Languages 0 15 0 0 0 15
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 0 0 0 6 7 13
Engineering Science 0 13 0 0 0 13
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 0 0 0 8 4 12
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 0 0 12 0 0 12
Anthropology 0 12 0 0 0 12
Materials Sciences 0 0 0 10 1 11
Curriculum & Instruction 0 0 0 4 6 10
General Education 0 0 0 0 10 10
Writing Studies 0 10 0 0 0 10
Student Counseling 0 0 0 8 1 9
Health & Medical Administrative Services 0 0 3 6 0 9
Liberal Arts General Studies 0 9 0 0 0 9
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 0 0 0 4 5 9
Other Visual Art 0 0 0 6 3 9
American Sign Language 0 8 0 0 0 8
Genetics 0 0 0 2 4 6
Educational Assessment 0 0 5 1 0 6
Human Development & Family Studies 0 0 0 6 0 6
Other Statistics 0 6 0 0 0 6
Instructional Media Design 0 0 5 0 0 5
Area Studies 0 5 0 0 0 5
East Asian Languages 0 4 0 0 0 4
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 4 0 0 0 4
Religious Studies 0 4 0 0 0 4
Arts & Media Management 0 0 0 4 0 4
Special Education 0 0 3 0 0 3
Ethnic Studies 0 3 0 0 0 3
Sustainability Science 0 0 0 3 0 3
Dance 0 3 0 0 0 3
Classical Languages & Literature 0 2 0 0 0 2
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 0 2 0 0 0 2
Biotechnology 0 0 1 0 0 1
Health Sciences & Services 0 0 1 0 0 1
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 0 0 0 0 0 0
Accounting 0 0 0 0 0 0
Business/Managerial Economics 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finance & Financial Management 0 0 0 0 0 0
Computer Information Systems 0 0 0 0 0 0
General Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 0
Geoscience Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic Languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Medical Science 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 1 2,099 165 1,404 366 4,035

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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