Rochester, NY
35%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,845 |
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| Declined | + 10,658 |
| Total Received | 16,503 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| SAT | 2928 |
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| ACT | 2980 |
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The University of Rochester, founded in 1850, is a private, coeducational research university. Its 655-acre campus is located in Rochester, NY.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 11,245 |
| Established in | 1850 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ADA (American Dental Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NLN (National League for Nursing) |
100-acre, suburban campus in Rochester (population: 208,880); separate campus for Eastman Sch of Music. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation between campuses, downtown, and other nearby areas. Public transportation serves campus.
University of Rochester
300 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14627
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 5 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Recommended |
35%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,845 |
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| Declined | + 10,658 |
| Total Received | 16,503 |
Character/ personal qualities
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Jonathan Burdick
Vice Provost and Dean of College Admissions
P: 888 822-2256
F: 585 461-4595
admit@admissions.rochester.edu
| Tuition | $51,090 |
| Room & board | $15,398 |
| Additional fees | $930 |
| Books & supplies | $1,310 |
| Total | $68,728 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $45,956 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $22,772 |
99%
$45,956
Need-based
| Federal | $5,593,898 |
| State | $2,423,680 |
| Institutional | $95,763,147 |
| Other external | $3,287,191 |
| Total | $107,067,916 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $103,736 |
| State | $138,537 |
| Institutional | $22,418,910 |
| Other external | $5,409,082 |
| Total | $28,070,265 |
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4%
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Recommended of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Recommended of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
64
Minimum transfers must complete
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95%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 87 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Egypt India Mexico South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Jennifer Blask
Associate Director, International Admissions
585 275-3221
international@admissions.rochester.edu
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