University of Rochester

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,350
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	40%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	86%

Located in Rochester, New York, Rochester is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Rochester is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Rochester emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Rochester boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

40.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,378

Cost of attendance at University of Rochester in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,378

Cost of attendance at University of Rochester in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at University of Rochester received on average $37,870 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$37,870

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	254	19%	$5,172	$1,313,645
Other Federal Grant	274	20%	$5,517	$1,511,585
State Grant/Scholarships	165	12%	$3,471	$572,644
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	993	73%	$37,106	$36,846,116
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,028	75%	$37,870	$38,930,345

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Rochester students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Rochester students is 85.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 83.4%.

85.9%

asian 95.3% 164 students
African American 80.6% 54 students
white 86.5% 543 students
unknown 86.7% 85 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 73.8% 90 students
International Students 85.5% 230 students
Mixed Race 80.5% 33 students

Sport Conferences

Football University Athletic Association
Baseball University Athletic Association
Basketball University Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country University Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Rochester provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Rochester offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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