At a glance
Average net price
$29,278
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
85.4%
Admission rate
40%
Undergrad size
6,331
In-state tuition
$67,080
Out-of-state tuition
$67,080
Cost of attendance
$85,962
Median earnings (10y)
$79,042
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,488
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 90.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (42%), social sciences (20%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM42%
- Health10%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences20%
- Biological sciences12.3%~777 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering11.4%~719 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~622 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business9.6%~608 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology9.2%~582 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~572 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences9.0%~569 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.2%~392 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics6.2%~392 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~244 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~158 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.3%~144 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.9%~119 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.2%~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.1%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.6%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 1,157 | $64,341 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 444 | $67,409 | $31,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 419 | — | $22,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 413 | $28,825 | $21,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 347 | $36,115 | $21,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 302 | $84,531 | $19,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 268 | $12,050 | $26,769 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 253 | $79,502 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 230 | $91,070 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 208 | $58,879 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 207 | $63,873 | $19,946 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 170 | $96,464 | — |
| Music. | Master's | 143 | $20,070 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 141 | $43,431 | $21,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 123 | $65,906 | $21,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 120 | $67,134 | $18,750 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 119 | $52,983 | $22,500 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Graduate certificate | 115 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 109 | $55,852 | $20,500 |
| Computational Science. | Bachelor's | 109 | — | — |
| Computational Science. | Master's | 98 | — | — |
| Physics. | Master's | 87 | $89,777 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 79 | — | $19,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 78 | $50,475 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 74 | $68,223 | $23,000 |
| Music. | Doctoral | 71 | $43,897 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 65 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 63 | $30,818 | $21,000 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 59 | $46,536 | — |
| Chemistry. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| Physics. | Doctoral | 55 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | $22,421 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 53 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 52 | $33,895 | $21,366 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Graduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 47 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 45 | $73,860 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Rochester
University of Rochester is a large institution located in Rochester, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,331 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Biological sciences, Engineering, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Rochester — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $29,278 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,080 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $85,962 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 85.4%, a strong completion outcome. 90.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $79,042 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Rochester confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Biological sciences, Engineering, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (42% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Rochester accepts 40% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,488. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Rochester, New York (city), University of Rochester draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Rochester
Q.How much does University of Rochester cost?
The average net price at University of Rochester is $29,278 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $85,962.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Rochester?
University of Rochester has a 6-year graduation rate of 85.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Rochester?
University of Rochester admits 40% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do University of Rochester graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Rochester graduate earns $79,042 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Rochester?
Published tuition is $67,080 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Rochester located?
University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York (ZIP 14627).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Rochester at their official website.