University of Rochester Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
35.85%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.85%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,625
SAT Scores
1,480
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 19,966 students have applied and 7,768 students have allowed to admit to University of Rochester (Acceptance rate: 38.91%). Rochester's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.92 % where 1,625 students have finally enrolled out of 7,768 admitted students.
Rochester acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Brown University and Rice University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 9.33%).
Rochester enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 53.36%).
How to Apply to University of Rochester
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Rochester.
| Admission | https://enrollment.rochester.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/explore/university-rochester |
| Financial Aid | https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.rochester.edu/financial-aid/cost-calculators/#college-board |
| Disability Service | https://www.rochester.edu/college/disability/about/contact.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Rochester and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Rochester is 1,480 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Rochester is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,531). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | 1,480 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,531 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Rochester, 447 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,480 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 710 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 760 | 790 |
| Total | 1,390 | 1,470 | 1,540 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Rochester, 173 students submitted ACT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 32 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 29 | 33 | 35 |
Rochester Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Rochester. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |