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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
5,430
Total Undergrads
Including 271 Part-time
1,308
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
51% Women
49% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

University Athletic Association

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

9
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $53,897)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $50,171)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 86 54 - -
Baseball 25 - - -
Basketball 13 15 - Yes
Field Hockey - 20 - Yes
Football 95 - - -
Golf 15 - - -
Lacrosse - 20 Yes -
Rowing - 36 Yes -
Soccer 32 28 Yes Yes
Softball - 20 Yes -
Squash 20 - Yes -
Swimming and Diving 23 25 - -
Tennis 9 10 Yes -
Volleyball - 12 Yes Yes
Archery - - Yes -
Badminton - - Yes -
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes -
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8.1%
Black/non-Hispanic 4.4%
Hispanic 3.4%
Non-resident alien 15.1%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 14.6%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 54.1%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
  • Hospital on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 1
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 17
Property Crime 36

Notable Alumni

  • Avie Tevanian (Class of '83), Senior vice president of Apple.
  • Deborah Jo Rupp (Class of '74), Kitty Forman on the hit TV sitcom That '70s Show.
  • Galway Kinnell (Class of '49), Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, also recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship "genius grant."
  • Joseph C. Wilson (Class of '31), Founder of Xerox.
  • Michael Kanfer (Class of '80), Oscar winner for special effects for Titanic.
  • Myles Brand (Class of '67), Current president of the NCAA and former president of Indiana University.
  • Robert Forster (Class of '64), Oscar-nominated film actor.
  • George Abbott (Class of '11), Legendary Broadway producer, director and playwright of Pal Joey, Damn Yankees, and The Pajama Game.
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Pre-med from Portland, OR
  • 4
  • “freshman dorms on the residential quad are relatively big, compared to many other colleges. i'm living in a triple and there is still room to breathe with the standard room…”

  • Jan-23-2012 » Read More
  • h.
  • 4
  • “dorm life is okay. double rooms are more spacious than average and the furniture is sturdy without being heinously ugly. wifi is available in most residence halls. kitchen facilities are…”

  • Mar-02-2012 » Read More
  • Eric from Durham, CT
  • 4
  • “Most dorms have been recently renovated, and are spacious and nice. The only drawback is that the U of R is expanding the size of its student body, and dorms…”

  • Jun-11-2012 » Read More
  • Kristen from Felton, PA
  • 4
  • “Freshman can live in either the Quad or Sue B. Both are excellent in their own way. The rooms in the Quad are larger than typical dorms and Sue B.…”

  • Apr-03-2013 » Read More
  • Ashley from Houston, TX
  • 3
  • “The dorms at Rochester are mostly older. Freshmen all live in corridor style living, with halls and shared bathrooms. Once you are a sophomore, you have the option of living…”

  • Jan-10-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Jake
  • Jun-18-2013 I am a current student here

    There are lots of dining choices on campus, so food is never an issue. Additionally, there is a large variety of food, so whatever your tastes are you will find something to eat.

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  • 3
  • Hannah from Rockville Centre, NY
  • Jun-13-2013 I am a current student here

    There are plenty of healthy choices and food is almost always available at virtually any hour. The only complaints people may have are if you have specific food restrictions, such as allergies, diets, etc. Otherwise, the food quality is pretty standard.

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  • 3
  • Kianna from Schenectady, NY
  • Jun-13-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining halls are pretty good, but the Starbucks we have on campus is the best part from my prospective. It is the largest on campus Starbucks in the U.S.

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  • 3
  • Kristen from Felton, PA
  • Apr-03-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    I have heard others complain about the food, but when I visited I thought it was great. There are several places to eat and there are many options.

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  • 4
  • Timothy from East Aurora, NY
  • Feb-03-2013 I am a current student here

    The Unlimited Dining Plan is an exorbitant amount... Other than that, the University caters to all backgrounds of the nutritional group. Omnivore, herbivore, and the Carnivore(If there are any intrepid enough to make this claim).

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  • 3
  • Karen from San Antonio, TX
  • Sep-04-2012 I am a current student here

    The food has a okay food. There are some culturally diverse foods such as tofu and tortilla wraps, but still have comfort food such as burgers and pizza. There are vegan and vegetarian dining options, also.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Hannah from Rockville Centre, NY
  • Jun-13-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is present on campus. It can either be your life, not involved in any way, or anywhere in between. I believe that the percentage of involved students on campus is around 20-25%. This is low enough that you can have a life completely outside of these organizations or you can get involved!

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  • 0
  • Karen from San Antonio, TX
  • Sep-04-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is big on campus but doesn't take over residential life or student activities. They host a lot of parties and other campus events, but just bring students together instead of overwhelming them.

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  • 0
  • Sarah
  • Aug-16-2012 I am a current student here

    Although it seems, percentage-wise, as though not many people are involved in Greek Life, it is actually quite popular. Many people join Greek Life who are not your stereotypical sorority girls or frat boys.

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  • 0
  • Student from Scottsville, NY
  • Jul-29-2012 I am a current student here

    There are many fraternities and sororities on campus, but Rochester is a chill campus, so the members aren't the movie-typical members - they're all individuals who come together to bond and have fun! There fun parties held by fraternities most weekends (but don't expect to party during finals week - everyone is in the library!)

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  • 0
  • C
  • Jul-04-2012 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Not many people pledge, but there are plenty of options if you wish to.

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  • 0
  • Christina from Kent, WA
  • Jul-03-2012 I am a current student here

    There is a Greek presence on campus, but it's not overbearing, and nothing like in the movies. Students who are into that kind of thing can find everything they're looking for, and students who aren't don't feel like they're left out.

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  • 0
  • URstudent
  • Jun-19-2012 I am a current student here

    Once you join the organization that is right for you, Greek life is great! (speaking from experience). However, the school's Greek administration has become very strict in the past couple of years.

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  • 0
  • Donna from SoCalifornia
  • Jun-12-2012 I am a current student here

    The fraternities and sororities here are diverse and outgoing. They are friendly and definitely know how to make a bland weekend fun and wild.

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