Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002894
- Phone: (585) 475-2411
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
29.71%FINANCIAL AID RATE
88%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$33,531Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Rochester
Also known as RIT R.I.T.
1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY
University of Rochester is a nonprofit private institution located in Rochester, NY and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately nine thousand students are enrolled annually at University of Rochester.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Visual And Performing Arts
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common test scores among students admitted to University of Rochester are between 28 to 32 on the ACT, or 1860 to 2140 on the SAT exam. University of Rochester admits around 40 percent of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 24 percent of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at enrollment.rochester.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $46,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $8,100 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for University of Rochester is the "Yellow Jackets", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Rochester accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Rochester is about 12,000. The student body is made up of 55% undergraduate students and 13% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $61,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $1,900 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 88% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 87% | $34,656 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 40% | $7,891 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Rochester may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) & Supervisory CPE Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Program
- Pediatric Dentistry Program
- Periodontics Program
- Prosthodontics Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Rochester is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (University Athletic Association)
- Basketball (University Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (University Athletic Association)
- Field Hockey
- Football (University Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Rochester by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (D, M)
- Neuroscience (D, M)
- Genetics (D, M)
- Biomedical Science (D)
- Pharmacology (D, M)
- Toxicology (D, M)
- Epidemiology (B, C, D, M)
- Neurobiology and Anatomy (M)
- Biophysics (D, M)
- Physiology (M)
- Biostatistics (M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Medicine (D)
- Public Health (B, M)
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (C, M)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M)
- Pediatric Nursing (M)
- Adult Health Nurse (D, M)
- Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management (M)
- Family Practice Nurse (D, M)
- Critical Care Nursing (C, M)
- Nursing Science (D)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Art History (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, D, M)
- Voice and Opera
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Rochester.
- Saint John Fisher College in Utica, NY (6 miles away)
- Nazareth College in Garden City, NY (6 miles away)
- Roberts Wesleyan College in Troy, NY (9 miles away)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges in Hamburg, NY (38 miles away)
- Keuka College in Ossining, NY (45 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in New York
- Browse our list of private colleges in New York
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002894
- Phone: (585) 475-2411
- School Homepage