University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, NY (suburban, large city)
Size: 6,521 students
Avg percent need-met: 100% Need Met
Acceptance rate: 30%
Middle 50% ACT: 29-34 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1330-1500 **Test Optional**
Rochester is a school of endless opportunities, including research, advanced classes, and study abroad. They have an open curriculum without general education requirements, allowing students to pursue multiple academic interests. They encourage hands-on learning, and over three-quarters of undergraduates participate in research! Classes require a LOT of work, and studying tends to preoccupy the study body, but professors are incredible and you’ll receive a quality education. With an active social scene including clubs and Greek life, for a medium-sized school, U Rochester has a big-school feel.
Popular majors / known for: business/marketing, economics, pre-health, engineering
Academic approach: no gen-ed requirements (open curriculum); students are encouraged to take courses across a range of disciplines
Campus tradition: Winterfest Weekend! Embrace several days of winter fun in February! Join other students while ice skating, watching a live ice carving demonstration, playing games, and roasting marshmallows.
Here are some campus photos!
Engineering Opportunities
Engineering students enroll directly in the Hajim School of Engineering. No general education course requirements.
Available concentrations: Audio and music engineering; biomedical engineering; chemical engineering; electrical and chemical engineering; electrical and computer engineering; geomechanics; interdepartmental engineering; engineering science; mechanical engineering; optical engineering
Their optic department is the oldest in the country
Hajim offers special study abroad programs for engineering students
The Take Five Program offers students a free 5th year to explore subjects beyond their major
77% of students are involved in undergraduate research
Application Details
RD deadline: January 5th
Early Action deadline: None
Supplemental essays: Yes!
Application fee: $50 (waiver available)
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 15th
Interviews: Important
Extra: Demonstrated interest is considered
School also featured in: Coaches Choice, Music and Performing Arts, Pre-Health, Big School Feel, Similar to Highly Selective - MIT, LGBTQIA+ Affirming