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University of Rochester
#76 in Best Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Rochester, NY
  • 1,455 reviews
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    University of Rochester Admissions

    Rochester admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 34%. Students that get into Rochester have an average SAT score between 1300-1490 or an average ACT score of 29-33. The regular admissions application deadline for Rochester is January 5.

    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    34%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    —
    Total Applicants
    19,058
    SAT Range
    1300-1490
    SAT Reading
    640-720
    SAT Math
    660-770
    Students Submitting SAT
    64%
    ACT Range
    29-33
    ACT English
    28-34
    ACT Math
    28-34
    ACT Writing
    8-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    49%

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    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 5
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    —
    Offers Early Decision
    —
    Offers Early Action
    —
    Application Fee
    $50
    Application Website
    enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    86%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.49 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.49 responses
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