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University of Rochester
Rochester,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate39%
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About University of Rochester
University of Rochester is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Rochester, New York. University of Rochester was founded in 1850. The university currently enrolls around 12,197 students per year, including 6,767 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Rochester
It is very difficult to get into University of Rochester. The acceptance rate at University of Rochester is 39%. Out of 19,960 applications received in 2022, 7,762 students were offered admission.
| University of Rochester Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 39% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 43% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 29% |
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University of Rochester is located in the city of Rochester, New York,.
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College Info
University of Rochester Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 5
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 12
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Rochester is Jan 5.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Rochester is Jun 12.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Rochester is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
University of Rochester SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1410 - 1520
Math SAT Range
710 - 790
Reading SAT Range
680 - 750
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1520 and Above
Good
1410 to 1520
Avg
1410 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for University of Rochester students is 1440. Applicants with SAT scores of 1520 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Rochester, while applicants with SAT scores between 1410 to 1520 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1410 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Rochester.
University of Rochester Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$83,106
In State$83,106
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$63,150
$63,150
Fees
$1,172
$1,172
Housing
$18,784
$18,784
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at University of Rochester is like? There are approximately 12,197 students enrolled at University of Rochester, including 6,767 undergraduate students and 5,430 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 42% percent are from NY and 58% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time5%
Part Time42%
In State58%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,197
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
39%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 5
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