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University of Rochester
  • 4 Year
  • ROCHESTER, NY

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade C

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Rochester is a highly rated private university located in Rochester, New York. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,239 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Rochester acceptance rate is 41%. Popular majors include Biology, Nursing, and Research and Experimental Psychology. Graduating 86% of students, Rochester alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,800.

About

WILSON BLVD - WALLIS HALL
ROCHESTER, NY 14627
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
University Athletic Association

University of Rochester Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

UR Admissions

Acceptance Rate
41%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
1370-1520
ACT Range
31-35
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$40,125 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$37,870 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
78%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
2:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 102 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 118 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 118 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    5%
  • On Campus
    92%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
6,239 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
329
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 87 responses
  • Smart
    40%
  • There is no typical student-we're all different
    31%
  • Nerdy
    11%
  • Stressed
    6%
  • Preppy
    3%
  • Nerdy
    2%
  • Small-minded
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
63%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 150 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 165 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 90 responses
  • Nerdy but cool
    34%
  • Expensive
    22%
  • Good resources
    10%
  • Nerdy
    8%
  • Science focused, strong theory based
    7%
  • A capella
    6%
  • Research Based
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$61,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
86%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 66 responses

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