University of Rochester

Rochester, NY, US🇺🇸

Recent story about University of Rochester
Logo of University of Rochester
DanielPenfield / CC BY-SA 4.0
StoriesLocationAdmissionsCosts and AidRankingsFields of Study

Stories from students at University of Rochester

Turning a Rejected Scholarship Into a Full-Ride. My Journey from Syria to the University of Rochester After 1 Gap-Year
University of Rochester

University of Rochester 🇺🇸

Rochester, NY, US

Turning a Rejected Scholarship Into a Full-Ride. My Journey from Syria to the University of Rochester After 1 Gap-Year

user image

by Majd from Syria 🇸🇾

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2024-2025 undergraduate

University of Rochester is located in Midsize City of Rochester, NY, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Regular Decision
      Spring 2027
    • Early Decision
      Fall 2027
    • Early Decision II
      Fall 2027
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2027

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2024 undergraduate

International

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
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot 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)
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic 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