Rochester, NY | rochester.edu

Rochester is recognized as an American Tier-1 research university where students and faculty team up across disciplines to challenge current conventions and theories. Located in Western New York, it’s undergraduate student body of 5,700 students come from 49 states and 100+ countries, creating a truly global environment on campus and an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives and experiences. Rochester’s open curriculum has no required subjects and allows students to study what they love by designing their own educational plan. 200+ programs of study, ranging from traditional to self-designed, promote students pursuit of their academic goals in an environment designed to inspire, support, and empower them. With over 77% of undergraduate students participating in research, the Rochester experience is marked by opportunities that other schools offer only to graduate students.

Representatives

Nicholas Albanese He/Him/His
West Coast Regional Associate Director
(585) 275-3221
nicholas.albanese@rochester.edu 

Kimberly Cragg
She/Her/Hers
West Coast Regional Director 
(585) 690-4621 
kimberly.cragg@rochester.edu

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Urban

Closest Airport (Distance)
ROC (3 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
5,713 / 7,275

Average Class Size
15

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
9:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
69% / 46% / 25%

Athletics Division
Division III

Athletics League
University Athletic Association (UAA)

Mid-Range ACT / SAT
32 - 35 / 1430 - 1550

Average GPA
3.86

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
20,553 / 7,421 (36%)

Deposits
1,428

Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? Yes

Rolling Admission? No

Admission Interview? Optional

Need-blind Admission? No

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision: Nov 1
Scholarship Priority: Dec 1
Early Decision II: Jan 5
Regular Decision: Jan 5

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: March 15
Spring: Oct 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Priority: Dec 1
Final: Jan 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: March 15
Spring: Oct 1

Link to Scholarship Info
rochester.edu/financial-aid/scholarships

Points of Pride

1. With the Rochester Curriculum, there are no general education requirements and no traditional “core” curriculum. This level of flexibility means most students find they have time to double major, study abroad, conduct research, take music lessons, lead teams or clubs, or give back to the community.

2. Beyond our flexible curriculum, our Take 5 and e5 programs offer students a fifth year tuition-free to study what they love and pursue broader academic interests.

3. 77% of our undergraduate students pursue research – opportunities and financing research are extensive from the beginning of freshman year and can include independent projects as well.