University of Rochester
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
6,488
Men / Women
47% / 53%
White
46%
International
23%
Asian
12%
Black
7%
Hispanic
7%
Mixed
4%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Engineering, Computing & Math
29%
Life & Natural Sciences
25%
Business & Economics
13%
Arts
10%
Professional
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$69,030
Est. Cost of Attendance
$85,962
10-Year ROI
$211,000
ROI Percentile
85th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
91%
4-Year Graduation Rate
71%
6-Year Graduation Rate
85%
Transfer-Out Rate
4%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,207 (8th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
198 (4th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
33%
Yield (Unbound)
10%
Early Decision
Nov 1
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Early Decision 2
Jan 15
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $445M | #45 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $8M | #144 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $26M | #148 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 83 | #71 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 209 | #141 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 113 | #184 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
25%
SAT Range
1,410
–
1,540
ACT Range
31
–
34
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastman School of Music | 123 | 56% / 44% | 24% | $41,297 | |
| Music | 7 +1 | 71% / 29% | 43% | $40,128 | |
| Music Education | 7 +3 | 86% / 14% | 14% | $60,674 | |
| Music Performance | 109 +4 | 53% / 47% | 23% | $40,128 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | 320 | 63% / 37% | 28% | $94,814 | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 56 — | 41% / 59% | 5% | $93,942 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 31 — | 42% / 58% | 23% | $97,397 | |
| Computer Science | 109 +4 | 69% / 31% | 45% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering | 23 — | 87% / 13% | 26% | $100,661 | |
| Engineering | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | — | |
| Engineering Science | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Geomechanics | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 — | 81% / 19% | 21% | $85,521 | |
| Optical Engineering | 40 — | 65% / 35% | 28% | $100,661 | |
| Engineering Technology | 11 — | 55% / 45% | 36% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Arts and Sciences | 970 | 41% / 59% | 25% | $72,237 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 24 — | 71% / 29% | 54% | — | |
| Applied Physics | 13 — | 54% / 46% | 23% | — | |
| Computational Science | 42 +1 | 55% / 45% | 55% | — | |
| Mathematics | 51 +6 | 53% / 47% | 55% | $110,869 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 100% | — | |
| Optics | 6 — | 67% / 33% | 17% | — | |
| Physics | 24 — | 71% / 29% | 38% | — | |
| Research Methods | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Statistics | 31 +2 | 55% / 45% | 52% | — | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 3 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 212 +6 | 34% / 66% | 11% | $73,592 | |
| Chemistry | 23 +4 | 39% / 61% | 22% | — | |
| Clinical and Translational Science | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Health | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Science | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 33% | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 14 +6 | 29% / 71% | 7% | — | |
| Epidemiology | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Geosciences | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 50% | — | |
| Public Health | 6 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Quantitative Economics | 59 +13 | 64% / 36% | 51% | $95,283 | |
| African American Studies | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Anthropology | 11 +3 | 36% / 64% | 9% | — | |
| Classical Languages | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Comparative Literature | 1 +3 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Creative Writing | 10 +3 | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Digital Communication | 21 +5 | 43% / 57% | 48% | — | |
| East Asian Studies | |||||
| English | 30 +9 | 20% / 80% | 3% | $45,413 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 48 +6 | 25% / 75% | 29% | $62,892 | |
| French | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| German | |||||
| History | 19 +7 | 47% / 53% | 5% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| International Affairs | 14 +3 | 64% / 36% | 21% | $70,920 | |
| Japanese | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Linguistics | 9 +2 | 33% / 67% | 11% | — | |
| Philosophy | 15 +3 | 33% / 67% | 40% | — | |
| Political Science | 43 +12 | 35% / 65% | 26% | $60,133 | |
| Psychological Sciences | 106 +17 | 24% / 76% | 22% | $62,892 | |
| Psychology | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 38% | $57,269 | |
| Religious Studies | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Russian | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Russian Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 50% | — | |
| Social Sciences | 27 +5 | 30% / 70% | 4% | $67,191 | |
| Spanish | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Women's Studies | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| General Education | 2 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Art History | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Dance | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Film Studies | 11 +2 | 36% / 64% | 36% | — | |
| Jazz Studies | 14 +1 | 79% / 21% | 0% | $40,128 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 +3 | 75% / 25% | 25% | $40,128 | |
| Studio Art | 8 +6 | 12% / 88% | 12% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing | 152 | 19% / 81% | 1% | $94,727 | |
| Nursing | 152 — | 19% / 81% | 1% | $94,727 | |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Business School | 169 | 55% / 45% | 46% | ||
| Quantitative Business | 169 +15 | 55% / 45% | 46% | — |
Rankings
Academics
Don't Tell Me What To Do
No Core Curriculum
Choose Your Own Adventure
My Tribe
Open Boarders
Most International Students
Diverse Campus
Call Your Mother!
Most Jewish
Significant Community
Engineering, Computing & Math
No, I Can't Fix Your Printer
Computer Science
Co-op Slaves & Production Purgatory
The "I Understand Interstellar" Elite
Physics & Astronomy
The Force
No Words Allowed
Pure Mathematics
Sigma Grindset
Half-CS, Half-EE, Full Depression
Computer Engineering
Embedded and Exhausted
Resistance Is Not Futile
Electrical Engineering
Pragmatic Plug-and-Players
Regular Engineering Just Wasn't Hurting My Brain Enough
Engineering Physics
We Build Lightsabers, Inc
Is It a Solid? Is It a Liquid? Yes.
Materials Engineering
Composite Crew
Life & Natural Sciences
Pre-Med Reject Waiting Room
Biology
Natural Selection
Breaking Bad
Chemistry
Pre-Med Darwinian Thunderdome
X-Ray Vision Required
Clinical Diagnostics
Read the Slides
Business & Economics
PowerPoint Presentation Power Rankings
Business Administration
Suit & Tie on a Tuesday Pre-Professionals
It's Basic Supply and Demand, Bro
Economics
The "Chicago Boys" Free Market Fan Club
Move Fast, Break Tuition
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Startup Scene
Humanities & Social Sciences
Model UN Generation
Government & Politics
Campaign Trail
I Want To Understand Myself
Psychology
Synapse Snobs
Education
Surviving PTA Karens
General Education
The PTA
Gym Class Heroes and Art Teachers
Specific Subjects Education
Studio to Schoolroom
Arts
Eight Hours of Scales
Music
The Maestros' Lounge
Theatre Kid Generation
Performing Arts
Standing Ovation