University of Rochester, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Rochester Rankings
Affordability32
Selectivity87
Retention90
Graduation80
Earnings62
Diversity86
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Rochester
88%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
12%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing6%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education3%
Engineering16%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics6%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into University of Rochester
29%
Admission Rate
735
Median SAT Math
675
Median SAT Reading
32
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)680–790
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)640–710
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)30–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Rochester
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$70K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Rochester
43%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
80%
Repayment Rate
$197
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Rochester
95%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 78% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 86% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 88% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 86% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 78% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 88% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 82% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 87% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 92% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Rochester
92%
Employment Rate
$45K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$67K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $45K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $67K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $81K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $45K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $52K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $61K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Rochester
6,348
Undergraduates
94%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
5,282
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 27% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 41% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Rochester, NY
Monroe Community College
2 miles, SE
Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York
3 miles, NE
Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage-Rochester
3 miles, NE