University of Rochester

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About University of Rochester

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Rochester is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Rochester, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,764, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 36%. The university offers 69 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 84%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $60,550.

Rochester, NY

$60,550

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

92.5%

Retention Rate Insight

92.5% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

84%

Graduation Rate Insight

84% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile31-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1410-1520

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

13k

Students enrolled

21%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

21%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

12%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

16%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

2,561

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

99% On-campus

1% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold1% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold3% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

18%

State Grant Aid

13%

Institution Grant Aid

68%

Pell Grant

16%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,799
State Grant Aid$2,885
Institution Grant Aid$39,277
Pell Grant Aid$5,313

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$49k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Programs.
13History.
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Natural Resources And Conservation.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.