University of Rochester
Tuition, net price, acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rate, and graduate salary · Rochester, New York
Net price / year
$29,278
after grants & scholarships
higher than 77% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges
Acceptance rate
40%
Graduation rate
85%
within 150% of normal time
higher than 93% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges
Median earnings
$87,197
4 years after graduating
higher than 92% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges
University of Rochester at a glance
- What is the tuition at University of Rochester?
- Undergraduate tuition and fees are $67,080 for the 2024-25 academic year.
- What is the cost of attendance at University of Rochester?
- The average cost of attendance is $85,962 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
- What is the net price at University of Rochester?
- The average net price is $29,278 a year after grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid (2023-24).
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Rochester?
- About 40% of applicants were admitted (fall 2024).
- What SAT and ACT scores are typical at University of Rochester?
- The middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores had an SAT total of about 1410–1540 and an ACT composite of 31–34 (fall 2024). Test policy reported: Considered if submitted, but not required.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Rochester?
- 85% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time, or 6 years (entering classes through fall 2018).
- How much do graduates of University of Rochester earn?
- The median graduate earns $87,197 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).
Key takeaways
- Graduates earn a median $87,197 four years after finishing, more than 92% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
- 85% of students graduate on time or within 150% of normal time, higher than 93% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
- The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.3 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
- At $29,278 a year, the average net price is higher than 77% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
- Families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,678 a year on average, versus $46,801 for families earning over $110,000.
Tuition and cost of attendance at University of Rochester
Average net price
$29,278 per year
Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.
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Estimated total net cost
$117,112
Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.
Net price by family income
Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k $9,678
- $30–48k $12,185
- $48–75k $21,087
- $75–110k $27,883
- $110k+ $46,801
Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $85,962
- Tuition & fees$67,080
- Books & supplies$1,310
- Room & board$19,792
- Other expenses$1,380
- Tuition & fees (in-state)
- $67,080
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)
- $67,080
University of Rochester acceptance rate and SAT/ACT scores
Acceptance rate
Share of applicants admitted.
Test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required
Graduation rate and salary after graduating from University of Rochester
Graduation rate
85%
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time.
Retention rate
92%
Full-time first-years who return the next fall.
Typical monthly payment
$223
On a standard 10-year federal plan.
Years of earnings premium to cover cost
2.3 years
Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.
Earnings vs debt
Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.
- Debt-to-earnings
- 0.2×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
- Share of pay going to loans
- 3.1%
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0%
Outcomes by student group
The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.
Completion within 150% of normal time, by group
Share of students who entered in 2018 and completed within 150% of normal time (six years at a four-year college, three at a two-year college).
All students, same entering cohort: 85%
Group rates and the all-student rate come from the same 2018 entering cohort, so they can be compared directly. Groups at small colleges can rest on very few students. Data period: Entering cohort 2018 (IPEDS).
Earnings ten years after entry
All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.
Typical range: middle half of students
25th percentile $50,106 · median $79,042 · 75th percentile $116,695
Median by family income
Median by sex
This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.
Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).
Median federal student debt, by group
Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.
By Pell Grant status
By first-generation status
By family income
By gender
Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).
How borrowers are doing
One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 2,106 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.
Repayment status one year after entering repayment
- Paid in full 18%
- Making progress 17%
- Not making progress 9%
- Delinquent 1%
- Default 0%
- Forbearance 42%
- Deferment 13%
- Discharged 0%
What the terms mean
- Paid in full:
- The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
- Making progress:
- Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
- Not making progress:
- The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
- Delinquent:
- Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
- Default:
- The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
- Forbearance:
- Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
- Deferment:
- Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
- Discharged:
- The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.
2,106 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).
Programs and majors at University of Rochester ranked by earnings
| Program | Earnings, 4 yrs after | Earnings over time | Compared with the U.S. median for this field | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 82 | $155,464 | 1 yr$99,8784 yrs$155,464 | U.S. median $107,009 U.S. middle half $74.8K–$152K · Above the U.S. median | $19,000 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 62 | $109,324 | 1 yr$63,4754 yrs$109,3245 yrs$102,906 | U.S. median $82,686 U.S. middle half $58.2K–$116.3K · Above the U.S. median | $19,946 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 48 | $105,183 | 1 yr$83,7054 yrs$105,1835 yrs$108,714 | U.S. median $100,647 U.S. middle half $84.6K–$122.4K · Above the U.S. median | $18,175 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Bachelor's · Graduates: 32 | $102,625 | 1 yr$56,4634 yrs$102,625 | U.S. median $86,176 U.S. middle half $61.8K–$114.7K · Above the U.S. median | $21,625 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 46 | $95,957 | 1 yr$69,4144 yrs$95,9575 yrs$101,457 | U.S. median $93,451 U.S. middle half $74.1K–$113.9K · Above the U.S. median | $20,500 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 64 | $95,060 | 1 yr$73,8284 yrs$95,0605 yrs$92,363 | U.S. median $92,135 U.S. middle half $77.7K–$109.1K · Above the U.S. median | $21,000 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 25 Small sample | $94,178 | 1 yr$45,4264 yrs$94,1785 yrs$119,738 | U.S. median $69,562 U.S. middle half $49.1K–$97.4K · Above the U.S. median | $22,000 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 32 | $93,367 | 4 yrs$93,3675 yrs$98,040 | U.S. median $68,407 U.S. middle half $48.2K–$94.6K · Above the U.S. median | — |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 38 | $92,102 | 1 yr$71,0284 yrs$92,1025 yrs$105,189 | U.S. median $98,158 U.S. middle half $80.3K–$118K · Below the U.S. median | $23,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's · Graduates: 236 | $90,038 | 1 yr$75,0934 yrs$90,0385 yrs$92,348 | U.S. median $88,910 U.S. middle half $67.9K–$114.5K · Above the U.S. median | $15,000 |
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| Political Science and Government Bachelor's · Graduates: 36 | $68,510 | 1 yr$37,9214 yrs$68,5105 yrs$64,944 | U.S. median $63,293 U.S. middle half $44.8K–$85.4K · Above the U.S. median | $21,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other Bachelor's · Graduates: 27 Small sample | $68,333 | 1 yr$37,4914 yrs$68,3335 yrs$72,566 | U.S. median $56,812 U.S. middle half $39.7K–$77.7K · Above the U.S. median | $21,366 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 19 Small sample | $67,531 | 4 yrs$67,5315 yrs$76,594 | U.S. median $66,596 U.S. middle half $46K–$87.8K · Above the U.S. median | $21,750 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology Bachelor's · Graduates: 28 Small sample | $65,000 | 1 yr$39,7324 yrs$65,0005 yrs$67,923 | U.S. median $55,695 U.S. middle half $38.1K–$76.5K · Above the U.S. median | $21,000 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 17 Small sample | $56,838 | 1 yr$16,2534 yrs$56,838 | U.S. median $50,680 U.S. middle half $36.3K–$66.7K · Above the U.S. median | $22,000 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 73 | $54,937 | 1 yr$34,3904 yrs$54,9375 yrs$79,479 | U.S. median $57,214 U.S. middle half $38.9K–$79.2K · Below the U.S. median | $20,122 |
| English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 27 Small sample | $53,702 | 1 yr$35,0534 yrs$53,7025 yrs$49,046 | U.S. median $48,590 U.S. middle half $33.7K–$63.8K · Above the U.S. median | $21,000 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 55 | $53,520 | 1 yr$31,2444 yrs$53,5205 yrs$61,850 | U.S. median $50,706 U.S. middle half $35.7K–$67.2K · Above the U.S. median | $21,250 |
| Bachelor's · Graduates: 95 | $34,888 | 1 yr$14,3104 yrs$34,8885 yrs$34,412 | U.S. median $42,892 U.S. middle half $26K–$58.8K · Below the U.S. median | $26,569 |
Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.
The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.
The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.
Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.
What students study
The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.
Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field
A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).
Who attends
A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.
Race and ethnicity
- White 38.6%
- Black or African American 5.2%
- Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
- Asian 18.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
- Two or more races 4.3%
- U.S. nonresident 22.5%
- Race and ethnicity unknown 2.8%
Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Gender
- Men 47.3%
- Women 52.7%
Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Students aged 25 or older
6%
of undergraduates
Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).
Students and campus
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 6,331
- Part-time students
- 3%
- Receive Pell Grants
- 17%
- Receive federal loans
- 40%
- Students per faculty member
- 9 : 1
- Setting
- City
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Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition at University of Rochester?
For the 2024-25 academic year, University of Rochester reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $67,080. This is the published price before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.
What is the cost of attendance and net price at University of Rochester?
The average cost of attendance at University of Rochester is $85,962 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $29,278 a year. That is higher than 77% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
How much financial aid do students at University of Rochester get?
17% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 40% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $9,678 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $46,801 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at University of Rochester?
University of Rochester admitted about 40% of applicants in fall 2024. That makes admission selective.
What SAT and ACT scores do you need for University of Rochester?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% had an SAT total of about 1410–1540 and an ACT composite of 31–34 (fall 2024). That is a guide, not a cutoff. Reported test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required.
What are the graduation rate and retention rate at University of Rochester?
85% of first-time, full-time students at University of Rochester finish within 150% of normal time. 92% of full-time first-years return the next fall.
How much do University of Rochester graduates earn after graduation?
The median graduate earns $87,197 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $64,722.
Is University of Rochester worth it?
There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For University of Rochester, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.3 years of work. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $21,000, about 0.2 times their median earnings four years after finishing. 85% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.
Sources and data periods
All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:
- Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
- Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
- Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things