Rochester, NY · Private · 6,331 undergraduates · urban
University of Rochester
Selective
Rochester replaces conventional distribution requirements with themed course clusters, preserving breadth while letting students determine the subjects.
Institutional profile
Highly regarded Strong in academic standing, and solid in career outcomes.- Admission
- 35.9% admitted
- Price by income
- Varies across five income ranges
- Completion
- 88.2%
21,680 applicants in the reported year
Compare recent average annual costs by household income
$79,042 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets University of Rochester apart
Academic design
Students complete a major plus three-course thematic clusters in other academic divisions instead of following a traditional general-education checklist.
Campus pattern
River Campus undergraduates may audition for individual, credit-bearing music lessons through the Eastman School of Music.
A signature opportunity
Rochester Curriculum clusters.
Can I get in?
35.9% admitted
Eastman School applicants use a separate application and complete discipline-specific audition or portfolio requirements outside ordinary River Campus admission.
Recent applicant pool
21,680About 36 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Academic range
Of admitted students, 26% submitted an SAT, and 10% submitted an ACT. Because ACT scores came from few admitted students, the range describes that self-selected group rather than the full class.
In the season card
Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for University of Rochester, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
See where I landIn the season card
What University of Rochester weighs when it reads a file
See how this college describes the role of grades, testing, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest.
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
Students complete a major plus three-course thematic clusters in other academic divisions instead of following a traditional general-education checklist.
Make institutional fit specific
Rochester replaces conventional distribution requirements with themed course clusters, preserving breadth while letting students determine the subjects.
Use the application route carefully
Eastman School applicants use a separate application and complete discipline-specific audition or portfolio requirements outside ordinary River Campus admission.
Give commitments a clear through-line
Activities and recommendations should show sustained contribution, not a collection of disconnected credentials.
How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
Eastman School applicants use a separate application and complete discipline-specific audition or portfolio requirements outside ordinary River Campus admission.
Fee waiver: accepted
Major and program admission
Some fields have their own entry path.
The college admit rate above covers the university as a whole. These requirements apply only to the named program.
Performing and visual artsAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
NursingAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Can I afford it?
Compare annual cost by household income.
Start with the average net price for your income range, then set that estimate beside your other realistic options.
College funding
Scholarships and financial aid
Review available aid, application requirements, and renewal terms.
In the season card
Average annual cost by household income at University of Rochester
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
Read completion, borrowing, field mix, and earnings together. One university-wide earnings figure does not describe every student path.
Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Biology, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Admits separately
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Needs a prior degree or license
Research and Experimental Psychology
Computer Science
Admits separately
What is campus life like?
University of Rochester beyond the classroom
River Campus undergraduates may audition for individual, credit-bearing music lessons through the Eastman School of Music.
A defining academic feature
Students complete a major plus three-course thematic clusters in other academic divisions instead of following a traditional general-education checklist.
Read the residential pattern
Compare the residential setup and surrounding area with the day-to-day routine you want.
Daily life follows the campus map
Dining and nearby options matter most when they support the academic, residential, and social routine you expect.
What shapes an ordinary week
River Campus undergraduates may audition for individual, credit-bearing music lessons through the Eastman School of Music.
Turn a direction into participation
The strongest opportunities connect a clear academic or personal direction to real work beyond class.
Find the right everyday fit
River Campus undergraduates may audition for individual, credit-bearing music lessons through the Eastman School of Music.