University of Rochester
Rochester, NY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Rochester, NY · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 6,331 |
| Acceptance rate | 42% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1390–1540 · 28% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1360–1500 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 31–34 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 84% |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $85,962 |
| Application fee | $50 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Engineering, Business, Social sciences, Biology.
Rochester campus map
On campus
University of Rochester Mt. Hope Campus, University of Rochester River Campus, Strong Auditorium, Carlson Science & Engineering Library, University of Rochester Mid Campus, Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester Medical Center Campus, Edward G. Miner Library, Sloane Performing Arts Center, Robert B. Goergen Athletics Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Chipotle, Elmwood Inn, Mavrik's Pizza, Mamasan's Noodle Caboodle Restaurant, The Distillery
- Coffee: Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery
- Nightlife: Beerhead Bar & Eatery, Rennaisance Cafe
- Shops: Greenovation, South Ave Treasures
- Museums and culture: The Creators Hands, Flint Street Recreation Center
- Groceries: CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Ice Arena, Aquatics Center