University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is one of the country's leading private research universities. Rochester operates on a personal scale, creating exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close work with faculty. The University consistently ranks among the top in federally financed science, engineering, medical, and other research. The unique Rochester Curriculum invites students to learn what they love, allowing for both focus and flexibility. Its College, School of Arts and Sciences, and Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences are complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, and Schools of Medicine and Nursing.
Admissions
of Applicants Admitted
GPA
3.77Admitted Freshmen Ranked
- 79% in Top 10% in H.S. Class
- 93% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
- 100% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
- November 01, 2011
- January 01, 2011
SAT Required
- 29–32 ACT Composite
- 28–33 ACT English
- 28–33 ACT Math
- 8–9 ACT Writing
Cost
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $41,826
- $41,826
- $1,210
- $1,250
Will I Like It
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- City
- No affiliation
- 51% Women
- 95% returned for Second Year
- 60% of students are from Out of State
- 23% of students join a Frat or Sorority
- 86% live in School-affliated housing
- 3% of students are 25 or older
Famous Alumni
Myles Brand, president of the NCAA
Steven Chu, Nobel laureate in physics, former trustee of the university, and Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy
Renee Fleming, Grammy Award-winning operatic soprano
Robert Forster, Academy Award-nominated actor
Michael Kanfer, Academy Award visual effects artists
Robert Keegan, CEO of Goodyear
Mitch Miller, conductor, record producer, and TV producer
Debra Jo Rupp, actress
David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General
Andy Thomas, CEO of Heineken USA
William Warfield, internationally acclaimed bass-baritone
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics, Finance, General Business
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Health & Medicine
Dentistry, Pre-Med
Humanities
English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Music
Conducting, General Music & Theory, Voice & Opera
Politics & Law
Political Science & Government
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Psychology
Clubs & Activities
Extra Curriculars
Long Description
University of Rochester, founded in 1850, is a private, comprehensive university. Its 100-acre urban campus is located in Rochester.
Rochester believes that excellence requires freedom. The Rochester Curriculum encourages students to select the courses that appeal to them most. There are no required subjects; students' interests drive their education. Students major in either sciences and engineering, humanities, or social sciences and complete a "cluster" of at least three related courses in each of the other two areas.
The expectation is that each student will live up to the University's motto, Meliora (ever better), recognizing that they are future leaders in industry, education, and culture. Navigating through world-renowned facilities and resources, a day in the life of two Rochester students or any two days in the life of a single student is never the same.
Learning here takes place on a personal scale. Rochester remains one of the most collegiate among top research universities, with smaller classes and a 9:1 student-faculty ratio all within a university setting that attracts more than $400 million in research funding. Rochester faculty publish articles across the globe, win awards for their work, and collaborate with undergraduate students on a level that is rare in higher education.
Mailing Address
300 Wilson Blvd.Rochester, NY 14627-0011
