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University of Rochester

About University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private, non-sectarian institution that was founded in 1850. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New York State Board of Regents, the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc., and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care have all granted accreditation to the school.

The 154-acre River Site, home to the River Campus Libraries and the University's primary academic campus, is located about two miles south of downtown Rochester by a bend in the Genesee River. With the support of approximately 3000 teaching staff and other professionals, the university offers over 200 programmes. It boasts smaller classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1, allowing for more communication between students and faculty. The University has about 12,000 students, including 6,780 undergraduates and 5,030 full-time graduate students. There are about 250 student bodies and organisations at the university, as well as several club and intramural sporting groups.

The William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and School of Arts and Sciences all offer graduate programmes at the University of Rochester. More than 20 music ensembles call the Eastman School of Music home, including the first wind ensemble in the United States. Aside from that, the Institute of Optics, which was founded in 1929, was the country's first optics education programme.

Furthermore, the institution is one of New York's top ten employers, and it employs the most people in the Greater Rochester area. One-fourth of the working scientists on the NASA advising board during the development and research of the James Webb Space Telescope were University of Rochester graduates and faculty.

Why University of Rochester?

  • Is a top-tier research university in the United States.
  • US News and World Report ranked it 32nd among national universities in 2014.
  • Kiplinger's 2013–14 Best Values in Private Colleges ranked it 30th.

University of Rochester Rankings

  • #151-200 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
  • #165 World University Ranking - QS 2021
  • #147 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #34 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
  • #140 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

University of Rochester Course Rankings

University of Rochester Business Courses Ranks

  • #29 Best Business School USA - Bloomberg 2019
  • #44 Master in Finance - FT (Financial Times) 2020
  • #76 GMBA Ranking - FT (Financial Times) 2020
  • #101-150 Accounting & Finance - QS 2020
  • #74 Global MBA - QS 2021
  • #151-175 PG Business and Economics - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #18 MBA Business Analytics - US News & World Report 2021
  • #13 Finance MBA - US News & World Report 2021
  • #35 Graduate Business School - US News & World Report 2021

University of Rochester  Engineering Courses Ranks

  • #401-450 Engineering and Technology - QS 2020
  • #201-250 PG Engineering and Technology - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #72 Chemical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #48 Biomedical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #81 Mechanical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #75 Electrical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021

University of Rochester Computers Courses

  • #126-150 PG Computers - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #61 Computer Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021

University of Rochester Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) 2 year USD 27230
MBA (1 Courses) 2 year USD 46000
Engineering (1 Courses) 2 year USD 26366
Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) 4 year USD 49260
Management (1 Courses) 11 month USD 63000

University of Rochester Entry Requirements

Courses Exam
Engineering GRE , IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Information Technology (IT) IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Management GMAT , GRE , IELTS , TOEFL
MBA GMAT , GRE , IELTS , TOEFL
Medicine and HealthCare IELTS

Admission Standards - Exceptional

SAT 1310/1500
ACT 30/34
GPA 3.8

Applications Accepted - 29.7% 

Applications Due Jan 5, 2022
Applicant Competition High
Application Fee $50

University of Rochester International Students Admissions

Many students from all over the world prefer higher education in the United States, which has a slightly distinct admissions system and prerequisites. The following general documents are required of all international students. Some University of Rochester programmes may require additional requirements.

  • Official transcripts(school/college)
  • Letter of recommendations
  • Required standardized test scores for US
  • Writing samples
  • English language exam result
  • Essay and/or SOP for US
  • International Financial Support Form (IFSF)

English Language Requirements

Exam Recommended Score Usual Strong Score (for advanced programs)
IELTS 7.5 8.0 +
TOEFL iBT 100 (Writing: 25; Speaking: 24; Reading: 26 & Listening: 25) 107+
PTE Academic 66 73+

University of Rochester Highlights

University Type Private
Campus Setting Suburban
Annual Endowment 2.51 billion USD
Student Retention Rate 96%
Work-study program Yes
Mode of Program Full time; Part time; online
Campus Housing Capacity 90%
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent
Financial Aid Available as grants, awards and scholarships
Admission Helpdesk 585-275-3221

University of Rochester Annual Cost to Attend

Fee Cost
Tuition $55,040
Books and Supplies $1,310
Other Fees $990
Room and Board $16,470
Budget for Other Expenses $1,380
Total One Year Cost $75,190

Know more about Studying in USA

Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA USD 700 to 1000 Per Month
Entrance Exams in USA TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in USA Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More
Post Study Work Permit in USA One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in USA USD 160
Student Visa in USA F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More
Intakes in USA There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More
Top Job Sectors in USA Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance.
Economy in USA GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal

University of Rochester Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 49,240

Postgraduate

$ 37,570

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 14,890

Campus accommodation

$ 9,804

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.