University of Rochester
Rochester, NY, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at University of Rochester
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-2025 undergraduateUniversity of Rochester is located in Midsize City of Rochester, NY, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
690750
Math
710790
ACT
Composite
3134
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$85,962Total Cost (On Campus)
$44,693Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $64,348 |
| Books and supplies | $1,310 |
| On-campus housing | $18,924 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,380 |
| Total | $85,962 |
Rankings
#44U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#127Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#=236QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023