University of Minnesota Rochester: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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University of Minnesota Rochester is a very small four-year, public school with 630 students enrolled. This college is one of the 4 schools and colleges located in Rochester, Minnesota.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree is offered at University of Minnesota Rochester.

Majors
Offered
1
University of Minnesota Rochester implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers one major - General Health Services and Allied Health Sciences. The most popular concentrations are Medical and Nursing. Read the details about Curriculum offered at this college and see the program Rating.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Minnesota Rochester is relatively low at 63% (below Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at University of Minnesota Rochester is below average: 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Minnesota Rochester is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, around $12,900 per year. The additional fees at University of Minnesota Rochester not covered by tuition are roughly $700; this comes to a total of $13,600 a year.

Read the details about University of Minnesota Rochester additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
72%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,198 applications were submitted and 859 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Minnesota Rochester in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
University of Minnesota Rochester provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Minnesota Rochester, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of Minnesota Rochester offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - approximately $8,000 per year.

Based on the college crime information, University of Minnesota Rochester appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Minnesota Rochester Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Minnesota Rochester
111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, Minnesota
55904, USA
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