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University of Rochester Science & Tech Programs

University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, NY. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of Rochester Rankings

University of Rochester appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#16 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#71 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Rochester?

Contact details for University of Rochester can be found 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

These are the things University of Rochester looks for in applicants:

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 admits 40%, which means it is 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.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1410 to 1540. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Rochester ranged between 31 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit 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. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation 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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

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 are shown below.

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.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

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 provides remote learning paths 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.

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

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.