Tuition (in-state)$68,000
Student : faculty10:1
Acceptance36%
Enrollment12,000
Walk score55
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Education
| Programs | Optics, music (Eastman), biomedical engineering, economics, psychology |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 87% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $68,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,000 |
| Room and board | $20,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 10:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 87%
Location and walk score
55/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Eastman Theatre concerts
- Finger Lakes day trips
- Rochester Lilac Festival
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 5,000 |
|---|
- Simon MBA
- School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Warner education
- Eastman School of Music MM
- Engineering MS
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$68,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesGwen M. Greene Center for Career Education and Connections
Top employers of recent graduates
- University of Rochester Medical Center
- Deloitte
- Amazon
- Epic
- Paychex
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Greene Center internship funding
- Rochester Youth Year
- Take Five program
Alumni
| Living alumni | 130,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Steven Chu
- Robert Forster
- Ralph Bunche
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | UAA |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Rochester National Grant$10,000 to $25,000 per year merit · Deadline: Jan 5
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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