University of Rochester Admissions Information
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY (
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The University of Rochester's reputation as one of the nation's top research universities is a testament to its outstanding academic programs and committed faculty. With exposure to a research faculty, a number of Rochester undergraduates undertake advanced studies and enroll in graduate courses at one of Rochester's nationally ranked schools of engineering, music, medicine, business, and more. The University of Rochester is comprised of four campuses: River, South, Eastman School of Music, and Medical Center. Undergraduates live on the River campus, which is the school’s center of academic and social activity. Downtown Rochester is only two miles away from campus, ensuring a balance of academic and recreational experiences.
Underclassmen are required to live on-campus, though upperclassmen have the option to live off-campus. The University of Rochester offers more than 200 clubs which include a nationally-acclaimed a cappella group. Nearly a quarter of students are involved in Greek life. A traditional highlight for students at U of R is Dandelion Day–more commonly known as D-Day–which occurs annually just before the start of spring finals; it traditionally includes musical headliners and carnival games.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
PO Box 270251
Rochester, NY 14627-0251 |
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| Phone Number: |
(585) 275-2121 |
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| Website: |
www.rochester.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, Intercollegiate, Club and Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
5,447 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
53% |
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| Percent international: |
9.36% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
51:49 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
9:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Biology/Biological Sciences
Economics
Psychology |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
ESL
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
New York Semester
ROTC (Air Force, Army, Navy)
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Urban Semester
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Women's Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Special Housing For Disabled Students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Men's Housing
Apartments For Married Students
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Special Housing For International Students |
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Activities:
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Opera
Radio station
Student government
Symphony orchestra
Yearbook |
Concert band
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz band
Model U.N.
Musical theater
Pep band
Sororities
Student newspaper
Television station |
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Fun Facts
- Voted a Best Northeastern College
- A Pillow Fight occurs annually at the conclusion of the spring semester
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- Notable alumni include U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and Academy Award winner for Best Visual Effects in Titanic Michael Kanfer
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Admissions Information
The University of Rochester admits 39% of its applicants. When making decisions regarding whom to accept into the university, admissions officials comprehensively evaluate an applicant's academic record and extracurricular involvement. The committee specifies the importance placed on the demand of the applicant's high school curriculum, recommendations, and personal qualities.
Factors that are still crucial for admittance, but secondary, are GPA, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, talent, essay, and the interview. Rochester officials will also consider alumni relation, geographical residence, ethnicity, volunteer and work experience, whether an applicant is a first-generation college student, and the level of his or her interest in the university. The admissions committee greatly values initiative, creativity, leadership, and enthusiasm.
| Admissions address: |
300 Wilson Boulevard
Box 270251
Rochester, NY 14627-0251 |
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| Phone number: |
(585) 275-3221 |
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| Fax number: |
(585) 461-4595 |
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| Admissions Website: |
https://enrollment.rochester.edu/ |
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| Email: |
admit@admissions.rochester.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Jonathan Burdick |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
12,805 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
39% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 1 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized test scores
1 Academic Teacher Evaluation
School Report
Mid Year Report
Final Report
Interview (recommended) |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT or ACT. Writing component will be used as a validity check for application essay. |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
590
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640
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690
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57%
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| SAT Math |
640
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680
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720
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57%
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| SAT Writing |
590
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640
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690
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57%
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| College Board code: |
2928 |
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| ACT code: |
2980 |
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