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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York 14627-0011

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

University of Rochester is a private institution in Rochester with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1480, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.5K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

84% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $79,042 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,248.

Established
1850
Motto
Meliora
Mascot
Rocky the Yellowjacket
Type
Private research university
Conference
Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I

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36%Acceptance
1480SAT Avg
6,488Students
9:1Student:Faculty
84%Grad Rate
$79,042Earnings 10yr
$30,248Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Rochester Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate35.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1480

Reading & WritingMid: 700
690750
MathMid: 745
710790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3134

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

35.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1480

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,348
Room & Board$18,924
Books & Supplies$1,310
Total Cost of Attendance$82,600
Average Net Price$30,248
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,743
$30–48K$16,102
$48–75K$21,177
$75–110K$29,822
$110K+$48,528

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,248

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (190)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,488
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 5%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 18%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 23%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
Freshman Retention92.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$68,333
8 Years$75,218
10 Years$79,042

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$70,600
Men
$77,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#46
Wall Street Journal
#58
Washington Monthly
#243

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Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

150Very High

Estimated from NY state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
222 mi(385 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
250 mi(433 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
254 mi(440 min)

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