University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 40.1% |
| Applicants | 42,768 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1420–1500 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 31–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $30,248 |
| Grad rate | 84% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $79,042 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-05 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-05 |
| Application fee | $50 (US) · $50 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- The University of Rochester benefactor, entrepreneur, photography pioneer and philanthropist George Eastman said, “The progress of the world depends almost entirely upon education.” In what ways do you envision using the curricular flexibility and co-curricular opportunities at the University of Rochester to promote progress and change within the communities you inhabit?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).