University of Rochester: Review & Facts

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University of Rochester is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 12,200 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1850 and is one of the 14 colleges located in Rochester, New York.

Academic Offerings

University of Rochester will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

174

University of Rochester deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 174 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Education, Nursing, Engineering, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 usually a good 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 Rochester is very high at 92% (well above New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

92%

Good

The graduation rate at University of Rochester is very good - 87%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Rochester is good - 9:1. Read more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - about $60,600 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Rochester (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,200; which totals $61,800 per year.

Read the details about University of 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

39%

Doable

According to recent data, 19,966 applications were submitted and 7,768 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$11,000

High

University of Rochester provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of 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

F

Unsafe

University of Rochester offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 6,100 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high - approximately $11,000 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Rochester. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Rochester seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Rochester Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Rochester
Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall
Rochester, New York
14627-0011, USA