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  • ROCHESTER, NY
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University of Rochester

#29 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C minus
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      C
    Rochester is a highly rated private university located in Rochester, New York. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,100 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Rochester acceptance rate is 35%. Popular majors include Biology, Nursing, and Research and Experimental Psychology. Graduating 86% of students, Rochester alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,800.
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    WILSON BLVD. - WALLIS HALL
    ROCHESTER, NY 14627
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    About Rochester...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    University Athletic Association
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    UR Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    35%
    Application Deadline
    January 5
    SAT Range
    1330-1510
    ACT Range
    30-34
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $36,254 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $38,936 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    83%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    2:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Biology
      215 Graduates
    • Nursing
      188 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      187 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      181 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      118 Graduates
    • Economics
      110 Graduates
    • Music Performance
      103 Graduates
    • Computational and Applied Mathematics
      92 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      68 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      64 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      90%
    • On Campus
      3%
    • Online
      7%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,100 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    421
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    18%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $61,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    86%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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