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Private nonprofit · Rochester, New York

University of Rochester

Urban campus · 6,331 undergraduates · 9 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
40%
ACT middle 50%
31–34
Average net price
$29,278
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
85%
The façade of Rush Rhees Library, the main library on campus
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Rochester costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$9,678
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,185
$48,001 – $75,000
$21,087
$75,001 – $110,000
$27,883
Over $110,000
$46,801

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$85,962
Tuition and fees
$67,080
First-years given a grant by the school
70%
Average grant from the school
$44,445
Median debt at graduation
$21,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
40%
SAT middle 50%
1410–1540
ACT middle 50%
31–34
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
92%

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University of Rochester athletics

NCAA D3, 11 women's and 10 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–36
Basketball1715
Cross country118133
Field hockey28–
Football–113
Golf–9
Lacrosse28–
Rowing38–
Soccer3132
Softball20–
Squash–14
Swimming & diving3125
Tennis1012
Track & field118133
Volleyball16–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Biological & biomedical sciences
13%
Health professions
12%
Business & marketing
11%
Social sciences
10%
Engineering
10%
Psychology
9%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
85%
First-year retention
92%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$79,042
Median debt at graduation
$21,000
Students with a Pell grant
17%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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