University of Rochester

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• 300 Wilson Blvd.
  Rochester , NY 14627-0011
  (585) 275-3221
  http://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/ Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Mid-size city

  Enrollment

  5,355

  Full time

  5,066

  Part time

  289

  Men full time

  2,527

  Women full time

  2,539

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  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.

  University of Rochester More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Doctoral and First-professional

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  No

  University of Rochester Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  10%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  4%

  Hispanic

  4%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  56%

  Non-Resident Alien

  7%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  18%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• University of Rochester Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  (888) 822-2256

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $60

  Applied

  11,633

  Admitted

  4,964

  Enrolled

  1,167

  Admitted %

  42%

  University of Rochester Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Recommended

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Required

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  University of Rochester Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  92%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  600

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  700

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  620

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  730

  Students submitting ACT

  37%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  27

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  31

• University of Rochester Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $37,870

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $37,870

  Books and Supplies

  $1,250

  On-campus room and board

  $11,200

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  University of Rochester Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  88%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  21% , $5,921 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  87% , $17,222 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  53% , $4,963 on average

• University of Rochester Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  African-American/Black Studies	2	0	0
  Women's Studies	1	0	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biochemistry	0	15	12
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	160	11	3
  Biophysics	0	4	2
  Biostatistics	0	3	0
  Epidemiology	0	0	4
  Genetics, General	0	6	9
  Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other	0	0	19
  Microbiology, General	0	20	0
  Neuroanatomy	0	3	0
  Pharmacology	0	12	8
  Physiology, General	0	0	0
  Toxicology	0	1	8
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Business Administration and Management, General	0	325	5
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Computer Science	26	11	3
  Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biology Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Chemistry Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	5	3
  Education, General	0	0	4
  Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs	0	1	0
  Educational Administration and Supervision, Other	0	16	18
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	4	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	7	0
  French Language Teacher Education	0	1	0
  German Language Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	0	2	0
  Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	0	0	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	2	0
  Music Teacher Education	7	9	2
  Physics Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Reading Teacher Education	0	2	0
  Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	0	2	0
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	3	0
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	8	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	0	7	0
  Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other	0	18	5
  Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor	0	1	0
  Engineering	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biomedical/Medical Engineering	38	13	7
  Chemical Engineering	22	6	5
  Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	16	47	9
  Engineering Science	0	0	0
  Engineering, General	0	0	0
  Geological/Geophysical Engineering	0	0	0
  Materials Engineering	0	5	2
  Mechanical Engineering	36	10	4
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  English Language and Literature, General	61	24	5
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  American Sign Language (ASL)	5	0	0
  Comparative Literature	0	2	0
  French Language and Literature	7	0	0
  German Language and Literature	4	0	0
  Japanese Language and Literature	1	0	0
  Linguistics	8	0	0
  Russian Language and Literature	1	0	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	10	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Adult Health Nurse/Nursing	0	7	0
  Advanced General Dentistry	0	0	0
  Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other	0	0	0
  Critical Care Nursing	0	9	0
  Dental Clinical Sciences, General	0	0	0
  Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	0	10	0
  Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management	0	20	0
  Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling	0	11	0
  Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing	0	0	0
  Medicine	0	0	0
  Nursing Science	0	0	3
  Nursing, Other	0	1	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	134	0	0
  Oral/Maxillof acial Surgery	0	0	0
  Orthodontics/Orthodontology	0	0	0
  Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics	0	0	0
  Pediatric Nurse/Nursing	0	10	0
  Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology	0	0	0
  Public Health, General	0	18	0
  History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  History, General	59	1	2
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	7	0	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Applied Mathematics	10	0	0
  Mathematics and Statistics, Other	3	0	0
  Mathematics, General	37	5	5
  Statistics, General	2	4	2
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biological and Physical Sciences	0	0	0
  Neuroscience	0	5	7
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Environmental Science	5	0	0
  Environmental Studies	1	0	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Philosophy	7	3	2
  Religion/Religious Studies	17	0	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Chemistry, General	24	21	12
  Geology/Earth Science, General	10	3	2
  Optics/Optical Sciences	16	12	5
  Physics, General	24	26	20
  Physics, Other	5	0	1
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Clinical Psychology	0	0	4
  Developmental and Child Psychology	0	0	2
  Experimental Psychology	32	4	4
  Psychology, General	106	6	0
  Social Psychology	0	0	2
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Anthropology	14	0	0
  Economics, General	82	17	16
  Political Science and Government, General	78	5	3
  Social Sciences, Other	17	0	0
  Theology and Religious Vocations	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Religious/Sacred Music	0	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Art History, Criticism and Conservation	5	0	0
  Conducting	0	3	0
  Film/Cinema Studies	11	0	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	5	0	0
  Music History, Literature, and Theory	0	0	0
  Music Performance, General	86	70	29
  Music Theory and Composition	6	10	5
  Music, General	14	0	0
  Music, Other	0	0	0
  Musicology and Ethnomusicology	0	3	0
  Piano and Organ	0	2	1
  Visual and Performing Arts, Other	0	2	0
  Voice and Opera	0	1	0

• University of Rochester Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  Nov 1st

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  Dec 15th

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  -

  Regular application deadline

  Jan 1st

  Fall application deadline

  Jan 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Jan 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  Jan 1st

  Financial aid deadline

  Feb 1st

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  Feb 1st

  Transfer application closing date

  Jun 1st

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  Apr 1st

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  Jul 1st

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  May 1st

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  Aug 1st

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• University of Rochester Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  http://www.facebook.com/University.of.Rochester

  Twitter Username

  UofR

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.rochester.edu/maps/virtualtour/

  Enable Regional Events

  Yes

  University of Rochester Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  http://www.rochester.edu/athletics/football/index.php

  Basketball program

  http://www.rochester.edu/athletics/index.php

  Baseball program

  http://www.rochester.edu/athletics/baseball/index.php

  Cross country/track program

  http://www.rochester.edu/athletics/index.php

  University of Rochester Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  Yes

  Air Force

  Yes

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