University of Rochester Admissions Information

36%
Acceptance Rate
$50
Application Fee
21,680
Total Applicants
20%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of Rochester has a 36% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. University of Rochester has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

36%

Selective

Application Volume

21,680

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

20%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of Rochester has a 36% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $50. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of Rochester evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$50

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School GPA
Optional
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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Rochester. About 26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,400 to 1,540. Additionally, about 10% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 31 to 34.

SAT Scores

26% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1400 โ€“ 1540

Reading and Writing

200

800

690 โ€“ 750

Math

200

800

710 โ€“ 790

ACT Scores

10% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

31 โ€“ 34

English

1

36

32 โ€“ 35

Math

1

36

30 โ€“ 35

Admission Statistics

21,680 students applied to Rochester. Of those, 36% were accepted (7,773 students). Of these 7,773 accepted students, 1,543 chose to enroll.

21,680

Total Applicants

7,773

Students Admitted

1,543

Students Enrolled

36%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
21,680
Admitted
7,773
Enrolled
1,543