B+
Very Good
Score: 72/100

University of Rochester

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Rochester, New York 14627
Outcomes
A+
90/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
A
83/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
B+
75/100

Quick Stats

12,160
Total Enrollment
84%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
36%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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🏆 Where University of Rochester Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
of 21 schools
#8
Computational Science
of 23 schools
#9
Music Performance, General
of 79 schools
#16
Experimental Psychology
of 25 schools
#19
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
of 88 schools
#23
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $63,150 $63,150
Room $11,332
Board $7,592
Total Cost (On-Campus) $85,962 $85,962

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
20%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 815 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 234 grads/yr Music Performance, General 206 grads/yr Computer Science 161 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 152 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 123 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 106 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 104 grads/yr Medicine 92 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 89 grads/yr Computational Science 87 grads/yr Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 80 grads/yr Experimental Psychology 74 grads/yr Mathematics, General 73 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 69 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 68 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 64 grads/yr Chemistry, General 57 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 53 grads/yr Physics, General 51 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Rochester's top programs commonly pursue.

Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs
Life scientists, all other
$88k/yr 7,800 jobs
Biological science teachers, postsecondary
$83k/yr 66,000 jobs
Forensic science technicians
$67k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Biological technicians
$52k/yr 82,700 jobs
Food science technicians
$49k/yr 20,400 jobs

Student Demographics

12,160
Total Students
53%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Hispanic 7%
Black 5%
Asian 13%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 31%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 83%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Rochester?
University of Rochester has an acceptance rate of 36%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend University of Rochester?
Tuition at University of Rochester is $63,150 for in-state students and $63,150 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Rochester?
The graduation rate at University of Rochester is 84%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is University of Rochester a good school?
University of Rochester has a Repit College Score of 72/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (A): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Rochester?
University of Rochester has a total enrollment of 12,160 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology