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University of Rochester
About 40 in 100 applicants get into University of Rochester — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of Rochester sits in Rochester proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The university runs its own medical system, which colors both its budget and its biggest programs.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $155,464 four years out. Faculty pay averages $175,020 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 6,331 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 90.7% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1400 and 1540 — above the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Rochester's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Rochester is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1400–1540 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically University of Rochester's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 690 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 760 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Rochester received 21,680 applications and admitted 7,773 (35.9%), with 1,543 enrolling.
How University of Rochester compares
| University of Rochester | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 40.1% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,080 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $79,042 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Rochester student earns $79,042 — 31% above the New York median of $60,236 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of Rochester lists tuition at $67,080 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Rochester's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $67,080 as the ceiling, not the bill.
University of Rochester enrolls 6,331 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Rochester's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
85.4% of University of Rochester students finish a bachelor's within six years — 30.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $67,080 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Rochester
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $155,464 |
| Economics | $109,324 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $105,183 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,625 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $95,957 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,060 |
| Mathematics | $94,178 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $93,367 |
| Chemical Engineering | $92,102 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,038 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,510 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $68,333 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,531 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,000 |
| History | $56,838 |
| Biology, General | $54,937 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $53,702 |
| Psychology, General | $53,520 |
| Music | $34,888 |
Median earnings for these 19 University of Rochester programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $79,042 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional University of Rochester programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Rochester?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1400–1540 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 40.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Rochester's acceptance rate?
35.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,773 admitted from 21,680 applicants.
How much does University of Rochester cost?
At University of Rochester, published tuition is $67,080 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Rochester's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Rochester graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $79,042 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Russell Sage College — 53.3% admitted
- St Lawrence University — 54.3% admitted
- Davis College — 56.3% admitted
- Binghamton University — 38.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.