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University of Rochester
Explore admissions details for University of Rochester, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of Rochester
University of Rochester is a private nonprofit institution in Rochester, NY. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of Rochester is selective with an acceptance rate of 36%. Reported student size is about 6,488, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of Rochester is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of Rochester should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
36%
Average SAT
1,480
Average ACT
33
Student Size
6,488
In-State Tuition
$64,348
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,348
University of Rochester Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of Rochester sits in the selective range with an acceptance rate of 36%. The average SAT shown here is 1,480, and the midpoint ACT composite is 33. Graduation rate is 87%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of Rochester, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
SAT Average
1,480
ACT Composite
33
SAT Reading
700
SAT Math
745
Graduation Rate
87%
Control
Private Nonprofit
University of Rochester Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of Rochester reports in-state tuition of $64,348 and out-of-state tuition of $64,348. Average net price is $30,248, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $82,600 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $21,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of Rochester cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$64,348
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,348
Average Net Price
$30,248
Attendance Cost
$82,600
Average Net Price
$30,248
Cost of Attendance
$82,600
Median Debt
$21,000
University of Rochester Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of Rochester enrolls about 6,488 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $79,042.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of Rochester profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
6,488
Median Earnings
$79,042
University of Rochester GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.45 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of Rochester. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of Rochester looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of Rochester is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
Estimated Floor
3.20
Recommended GPA
3.45
Estimated Floor
3.20
Recommended GPA
3.45
How to Apply to University of Rochester Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of Rochester belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of Rochester with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of Rochester Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of Rochester?
University of Rochester currently shows an acceptance rate of 36% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of Rochester?
University of Rochester is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
What GPA is competitive for University of Rochester?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.20 to 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of Rochester cost?
University of Rochester reports in-state tuition of $64,348, out-of-state tuition of $64,348, and an average net price of $30,248.
What test scores are shown for University of Rochester?
University of Rochester shows an average SAT of 1,480 and an ACT composite midpoint of 33.
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