University

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York, United States

Verified · last verified 2026-09-02

University details

The University of Rochester is a private research university in Rochester, New York, in the western part of the state near Lake Ontario. It is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The university is organized into seven schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, the Eastman School of Music, the School of Medicine & Dentistry, the School of Nursing, the Simon Business School, and the Warner School of Education. Its facilities include the Laboratory for Laser Energetics and the Memorial Art Gallery. The university community includes more than 1,000 faculty and about 11,000 students.

Institution type: Private, nonprofit
Campus setting: Urban
Application platforms: Common App, Coalition App, Direct application
Testing policy: Test optional (2025–2026)
In-state tuition: $67,080
Out-of-state tuition: $67,080
Cost of attendance: Not available (2024–2025)
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,331

Website Admissions Financial aid

Common Data Set

Institution-reported facts by reporting cycle. Missing and withheld values are shown explicitly.

2025–2026 · most recent available

First-year admission rate

41.9%

Calculated from applications and admissions reported in CDS C1. This is a factual calculation, not a CollegePath rating.

Enrollment

Undergraduate enrollment (B1): 6,096 students
Full-time undergraduate enrollment (B1): 5,633 students
Part-time undergraduate enrollment (B1): 463 students

First-year admission

Majors

American Sign Language
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Anthropology
Social Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Area Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Biology, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering
Business/Commerce, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Chemical Engineering
Engineering

Deadlines

Early decision · 2026–2027
2026-11-01 — First-year deadline listed in the Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-14.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdf
Regular decision · 2026–2027
2027-01-05 — First-year deadline listed in the Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-14.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdf
Early decision II · 2026–2027
2027-01-05 — First-year deadline listed in the Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-14.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdf

View deadlines from earlier years

Supplemental essays

How many responses?

1 supplemental essay

Required 250-word response.

2026–2027

Required · First-year applicants
The University of Rochester is a place where curiosity and creativity meet. How will you combine our academic flexibility and co-curricular opportunities to create an experience that reflects your interests and ambitions?
Limit: 250 words — Required University of Rochester supplemental essay.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/how-to-apply/

View supplemental prompts from earlier years

2025–2026

Application requirements

2026–2027

Application fee · Required
Value: $50
First-year U.S. application fee listed in the Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-28.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdf
Fee waiver · Optional
Value: Accepted
Common App fee-waiver availability listed in the 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-28.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdf
Personal essay · Required
The Common App personal essay is marked required in the Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-28.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdf
Supplemental essays · Required

Sources

Direct sources supporting this university’s facts, with retrieval dates.

Official source · supports supplemental_essays:2026–2027
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/how-to-apply/
Retrieved 2026-09-03 — Official Rochester 2026–27 supplemental essay prompt.
Secondary source · supports requirements:2026–2027
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdf
Retrieved 2026-09-02 — Common App member-reported first-year fee, waiver, and personal-essay fields; grid updated 2026-08-28.
Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid · supports deadlines:2026–2027
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdf
Retrieved 2026-08-20 — Common App member-reported first-year deadlines; grid updated 2026-08-14.
Official source · supports financial_aid_url
https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/prospective-undergraduates/

First-year applications (C1)

First-year students admitted (C1)

9,056 students

First-year students enrolled (C1)

1,231 students

High-school GPA distribution · GPA 4.0 (C11)

24.33%

High-school GPA distribution · GPA 3.75-3.99 (C11)

31.57%

High-school GPA distribution · GPA 3.50-3.74 (C11)

25.22%

High-school GPA distribution · GPA 3.25-3.49 (C11)

11.72%

High-school GPA distribution · GPA 3.00-3.24 (C11)

5.55%

High-school GPA distribution · GPA 2.50-2.99 (C11)

1.61%

High-school GPA distribution · GPA 2.00-2.49 (C11)

Not reported by institution

High-school GPA distribution · GPA 1.00-1.99 (C11)

Not reported by institution

High-school GPA distribution · GPA below 1.0 (C11)

Not reported by institution

Average high-school GPA (C12)

3.73 GPA

The CDS reports an average and GPA distribution, not GPA percentiles.

Testing

Enrolled students submitting scores · SAT (C9): 15.7%
Enrolled students submitting scores · ACT (C9): 6.4%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing · 25th percentile (C9): 680 score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing · 75th percentile (C9): 750 score
SAT Math · 25th percentile (C9): 700 score
SAT Math · 75th percentile (C9): 780 score
ACT Composite · 25th percentile (C9): 31 score
ACT Composite · 75th percentile (C9): 34 score

Academics and class size

Student-to-faculty ratio (I2): 9.7:1; The CDS labels this as a Fall 2024 ratio.

Source: University of Rochester Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Retrieved 2026-09-01

Open the official institutional source

Document ID: sha256:fcf6e598d8bebc561ff5fc809d8feee5a37ebab3fb466c3f371cd93696fca6d8 · Import: cds-2026-09-v17

Chemistry

Physical Sciences

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Computational Science

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Computer Science

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Dance

Visual and Performing Arts

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Economics

Social Sciences

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Engineering

Engineering Science

Engineering

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields

Engineering, General

Engineering

English Language and Literature, General

English Language and Literature/Letters

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Visual and Performing Arts

Fine and Studio Arts

Visual and Performing Arts

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Physical Sciences

Geological/Geophysical Engineering

Engineering

Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities

Health Professions and Related Programs

International Relations and National Security Studies

Social Sciences

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Mathematics

Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics and Statistics, Other

Mathematics and Statistics

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

Health Professions and Related Programs

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Music

Visual and Performing Arts

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Natural Resources and Conservation

Philosophy

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Physics

Physical Sciences

Political Science and Government

Social Sciences

Psychology, General

Psychology

Public Health

Health Professions and Related Programs

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Health Professions and Related Programs

Religion/Religious Studies

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Research and Experimental Psychology

Psychology

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

English Language and Literature/Letters

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Social Sciences, General

Social Sciences

Social Sciences, Other

Social Sciences

Statistics

Mathematics and Statistics

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Education

2025–2026

Early decision · 2025–2026
2025-11-01 — Early Decision I. Binding. Application deadline November 1; supporting materials due December 1; decisions released mid-December. "Both early decision options are binding which means if you're admitted, you're committing to URochester."
https://admissions.rochester.edu/early-decision/
Financial aid · 2025–2026
2025-12-01 — FAFSA and CSS Profile must be submitted by December 1 for Early Decision applicants to be considered for need-based financial aid.
https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/prospective-undergraduates/
Scholarship · 2025–2026
2025-12-01 — Priority Scholarship deadline. Application due December 1; notification late February.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/dates-and-deadlines/
Early decision II · 2025–2026
2026-01-05 — Early Decision II. Binding. Application deadline January 5; supporting materials due February 1; decisions released early February.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/early-decision/
Regular decision · 2025–2026
2026-01-05 — Regular Decision. Application deadline January 5; notification April 1; reply by May 1. Supporting materials due February 15.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/dates-and-deadlines/

Required · All first-year applicants

The University of Rochester benefactor, entrepreneur, photography pioneer and philanthropist George Eastman said, "The progress of the world depends almost entirely upon education." In what ways do you envision using the curricular flexibility and co-curricular opportunities at the University of Rochester to promote progress and change within the communities you inhabit?

Limit: 250 words — URochester-specific question completed within the Common Application or Coalition Application. 250 word limit.

https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/how-to-apply/

Value: 1 supplemental essay

Required 250-word response.

2025–2026

Application fee · Required
Value: 50
$50 application fee for first-year applicants.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/
Fee waiver · Optional
Application Fee Waiver Request Form is intended for all first-year and transfer students, regardless of citizenship.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/
Teacher evaluations · Required
Value: 1
One teacher recommendation is required; applicants may submit up to three.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/
Counselor recommendation · Required
The school counselor submits the official school report form with their assessment.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/
Personal essay · Required
Personal essay submitted through the Common Application or Coalition Application.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/how-to-apply/
Supplemental essays · Required
Value: 1
One URochester-specific supplemental question (250 words) within the Common Application or Coalition Application.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/how-to-apply/
Interview · Recommended
Interviews are recommended but optional and are arranged through a separate sign-up process.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/
Secondary school report · Required
Secondary school transcript (grades 9-11) submitted directly from the school counselor or designated official.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/
Midyear report · Required
Mid-year report submitted after the first semester of 12th grade when grades are available.
https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/
CSS Profile · Required
CSS Profile required to determine eligibility for need-based University of Rochester grant funding (filing code 2928).
https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/prospective-undergraduates/
FAFSA · Required
US citizens and eligible non-citizens applying for financial aid submit the FAFSA (school code 002894).
https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/prospective-undergraduates/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports application_platforms

https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports testing_policy

https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/testing-policies/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports deadlines

https://admissions.rochester.edu/early-decision/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports deadlines

https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/dates-and-deadlines/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports essay_prompts

https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/how-to-apply/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports requirements

https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/first-year-students/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports requirements

https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/how-to-apply/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports requirements

https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/prospective-undergraduates/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports deadlines

https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/prospective-undergraduates/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports description

https://www.rochester.edu/about/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source · supports admissions_url

https://admissions.rochester.edu/

Retrieved 2026-07-21

Official source

https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?195030

Retrieved 2026-06-10