University of Rochester

Rochester, NY
Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY 14627-0011
585-275-3221

The University of Rochester is one of the leading private research universities in the United States. Located in Rochester, New York, the University of Rochester is home to more than 6,000 students from all over the world. The University of Rochester is widely recognized for its excellence in research and teaching, and is consistently ranked among the top research universities in the nation. The University of Rochester is also home to a number of prestigious graduate schools, including the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Eastman School of Music.

The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 as a Baptist seminary. In 1862, the seminary was renamed Rochester Theological Seminary. In 1887, the seminary merged with the University of Rochester, which had been founded in 1817. The University of Rochester is a member of the Association of American Universities, and is one of the 62 research universities that make up the prestigious Ivy League.

The University of Rochester is known for its strong research programs in a number of fields, including optics, computer science, cancer research, and medical science. The University of Rochester Medical Center is one of the leading teaching hospitals in the United States. The University of Rochester is also home to a number of world-renowned performing arts organizations, including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rochester Broadway Theatre League.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 11741

Acceptance Rate: 35.43%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.rochester.edu/

Financial Aid: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $77995

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $77995

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at University of Rochester is $277409.00. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at University of Rochester. For graduates of University of Rochester, we saw an average early-career income of $67300.00 and mid-career income of $122600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.