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University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 40%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $34,347
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $88,358
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Rochester is a private nonprofit college in Rochester, NY with 6,331 undergraduates. It admits 40% of applicants, and admitted students average 1488 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $34,347 per year ($15,091 for families earning under $30,000). 83% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $88,358 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 40%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 21,680
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,773
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing680–750
200800
SAT Math730–790
200800
ACT Composite31–34
136
What University of Rochester looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $89,562
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $70,306
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,091
- $30–48k$15,962
- $48–75k$20,337
- $75–110k$28,472
- $110k+$51,184
Get a personal estimate with University of Rochester's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 83%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings
- $88,358
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,331
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White39%
- Hispanic8%
- Black5%
- Asian18%
University of Rochester FAQ
What is University of Rochester's acceptance rate?+
University of Rochester admits 40% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Rochester?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 680–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 730–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1488.
What ACT score do you need for University of Rochester?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–34.
Is University of Rochester test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Rochester?+
In Fall 2023, 21,680 students applied to University of Rochester and 7,773 were admitted; 1,543 enrolled.
Does University of Rochester consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of Rochester reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Rochester require an essay?+
University of Rochester reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Rochester cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $89,562 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,347.
What is University of Rochester's graduation rate?+
83% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 195030 · How we use this data
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