Rochester University Admission Requirements

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Rochester University Admission Overview

Rochester University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Rochester University admitted 97.6% of applicants. Rochester University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rochester University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

97.6%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Rochester University

Acceptance Rate

The Rochester University acceptance rate is 97.6%. Last year, 581 of 595 applicants were admitted. That is the 40th lowest acceptance rate in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Rochester University and can you get accepted?

Rochester University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

22% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rochester University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.13*

Typical High School Grades

B

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.13*

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Average GPA

Rochester University has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.13 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Rochester University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

*3.13 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Rochester University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

840-1060

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 430
  • Math 410
  • Composite 840
SAT 25th percentile scores for Rochester University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 530
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1060
SAT 75th percentile scores for Rochester University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Rochester University typically score around a 950 SAT (middle 50% 840–1060) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 31st percentile nationally. Rochester University ranks #33 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 840 to 1060

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rochester University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

17-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 17
ACT 25th percentile scores for Rochester University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 21
  • Composite 23
ACT 75th percentile scores for Rochester University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Rochester University typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Rochester University places #26 among colleges in Michigan for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Rochester University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 334 258 595
Accepted 326 252 581
Acceptance Rate 98% 98% 98%
Enrolled 67 61 129
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 24% 22%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rochester University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rochester University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rochester University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Rochester University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Rochester University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 97.6% of applicants. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170967.

GPA calculator: Rochester University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026