University of Rochester

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Rochester, NY
5.0 1 review

#10 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

11,946

Location Rochester, New York
Website rochester.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#56

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Rochester is situated on a 707-acre campus along the Genesee River in Rochester, New York, approximately 90 minutes from Buffalo. Founded in 1850, the institution is characterized by its River Campus featuring Gothic Revival architecture and the modern Medical Center complex. The private research university maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its comprehensive research programs, particularly in optics, medicine, and musical arts through the Eastman School of Music. Engineering, biological sciences, economics, and performing arts represent major areas of academic focus, while the university's Rochester Curriculum allows students to customize their course of study without standard core requirements. Most undergraduates reside in campus housing for their first two years, with accommodation options ranging from traditional residence halls to themed housing communities, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Yellowjackets.

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Ratings

U of R is rated within the top 13% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Rochester within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1410/1540
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 31/34
GPA 3.75

Acceptance Rate

40.1%

Applications Due Jan 5, 2027
Enrollment Rate 15.4%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,080

Costs for University of Rochester
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,080
Books and Supplies		$1,310
Other Fees		$1,210
Room and Board		$19,792
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,380
Total One Year Cost		$90,772

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$71,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

83% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Rochester are Social Sciences, Biology, and Health Professions. 20% of students major in Social Sciences, 13% in Biology, and 11% in Health Professions.