UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
- 203 Wallis Hall
- Rochester, NY 14627
- OPEID College Code: 00289400
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- General Phone: (585) 275-8063
- President: Joel Seligman
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 9,506
- College Mascot: Yellow Jackets
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General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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- Website
- www.rochester.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,113 | 5,998 | 12,111 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,360 (39%) | 2,326 (39%) | 4,686 (39%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 548 (23%) | 539 (23%) | 1,087 (23%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 984 | 91% |
| ACT ® Exam | 503 | 46% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 590 | 690 |
| SAT ® Math | 640 | 720 |
| SAT ® Writing | 590 | 690 |
| ACT ® Composite | 28 | 33 |
| ACT ® English | 27 | 33 |
| ACT ® Math | 28 | 33 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 53% | 18% | 26% | 94% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,332 | $6,271 | $2,861 | $18,242 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 9 | 18 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,314 | 1,381 | 2,004 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $38,690 | $37,250 | $35,190 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $38,690 | $37,250 | $35,190 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $38,690 | $37,250 | $35,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $990 | $860 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,200 | $10,810 | $10,640 |
| Other Expenses | $1,550 | $1,500 | $1,460 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,690 | $50,550 | $48,150 |
| In-State | $52,690 | $50,550 | $48,150 |
| Out of State | $52,690 | $50,550 | $48,150 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $39,940 | $38,240 | $36,050 |
| In-State | $39,940 | $38,240 | $36,050 |
| Out of State | $39,940 | $38,240 | $36,050 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $39,940 | $38,240 | $36,050 |
| In-State | $39,940 | $38,240 | $36,050 |
| Out of State | $39,940 | $38,240 | $36,050 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,506 Undergraduate: 5,447 Graduate: 4,059
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,623 Female: 4,883
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,615 Female: 2,832
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,008 Female: 2,051
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,898 Part-Time: 1,608
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,193 Part-Time: 254
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,705 Part-Time: 1,354
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,539 | 16% |
| American Indian | 26 | 0.3% |
| Black | 374 | 4% |
| Asian | 715 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 3% |
| White | 5,056 | 53% |
| Unknown | 1,479 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 875 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,416 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,884 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,254 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,560 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 639 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 289 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 379 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 174 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.04% |
| Age Unknown | 32 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 8,723 | 7,945 | 778 |
| Faculty Status | 2,183 | 1,996 | 187 |
| Tenured Faculty | 562 | 562 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,119 | - | 1,119 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,432 | 2,225 | 207 |
| Primarily Instruction | 192 | 17 | 175 |
| Primarily Research | 411 | 379 | 32 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 1,694 | 1,587 | 107 |
| Other Professionals | 1,670 | 1,482 | 188 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,927 | 2,651 | 276 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,483 | 1,338 | 145 |
| Skilled Crafts | 243 | 241 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 583 | 522 | 61 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $109,525 (548) | $115,382 (408) | $92,456 (140) |
| Professor | $141,601 (245) | $145,645 (201) | $123,126 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $90,133 (121) | $93,070 (82) | $83,958 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $83,210 (110) | $86,743 (72) | $76,517 (38) |
| Instructor | $56,313 (2) | $50,125 (1) | $62,500 (1) |
| Lecturer | $73,649 (70) | $74,494 (52) | $71,207 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,605 (25) | $41,013 (10) | $48,667 (15) |
| Lecturer | $45,605 (25) | $41,013 (10) | $48,667 (15) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $106,374 (573) | $113,424 (418) | $87,362 (155) |
| Professor | $141,601 (245) | $145,645 (201) | $123,126 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $90,133 (121) | $93,070 (82) | $83,958 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $83,210 (110) | $86,743 (72) | $76,517 (38) |
| Instructor | $56,313 (2) | $50,125 (1) | $62,500 (1) |
| Lecturer | $64,087 (95) | $67,891 (62) | $56,940 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 594 | 307 | 287 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 548 | 283 | 265 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 18 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 163 | 84 | 79 |
| Field Hockey | 22 | - | 22 |
| Football | 81 | 81 | - |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Lacrosse | 22 | - | 22 |
| Rowing | 39 | - | 39 |
| Soccer | 76 | 31 | 45 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Squash | 16 | 16 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 49 | 25 | 24 |
| Tennis | 24 | 16 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $40,225 | $34,942 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $13,984 | $13,008 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 78 | 39 | 39 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Squash | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 80% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 78% |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 68% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 75% |
| Asian | 88% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 82% |
| Unknown | 79% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 69% |
| 5 Years | 79% |
| 6 Years | 80% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 59 | 24 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 16 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 70 | 28 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 6 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
University of Rochester Reviews
1 Review Submitted For University of Rochester
- Reviewed on: March 28, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- I like this college a lot. I have been there before and I enjoyed every bit of it. I really would love to go here and take on my college life.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
