University of Rochester
Location: Rochester, NY (suburban, mid-sized city)
Size: 6,521 students
Avg percent need-met: 97%
Acceptance rate: 35%
Middle 50% ACT: 30-34 **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: Engineering, Nursing, Economics, Biology
Academic approach: Research university with an open curriculum
Fun fact / campus tradition: The Laboratory for Laser Energetics has two of the world's most powerful lasers
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Similarity to MIT
The school's emphasis on student research allows students to get engaged in a number of different labs and many other hands-on experiences
U Rochester also has a renowned engineering school
Application Details
RD deadline: January 5th
Priority deadline: December 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $50
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 15th
Interviews: Important
School also featured in: Coaches Choice, Engineering, Music and Performing Arts, Pre-Health, Big School Feel, LGBTQIA+ Affirming