University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1410 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 33
Popular programs at University of Rochester
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 243 | |
| 2 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 218 | |
| 3 | Biology, General. | 183 | |
| 4 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 174 | |
| 5 | Computer Science. | 161 | |
| 6 | Music. | 128 | |
| 7 | Economics. | 103 | |
| 8 | Mathematics. | 70 | |
| 9 | Political Science and Government. | 68 | |
| 10 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 65 | |
| 11 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 60 | |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineering. | 59 | |
| 13 | Computational Science. | 48 | |
| 14 | Chemical Engineering. | 45 | |
| 15 | Physics. | 39 | |
| 16 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 34 | |
| 17 | English Language and Literature, General. | 33 | |
| 18 | Statistics. | 32 | |
| 19 | Social Sciences, Other. | 25 | |
| 20 | History. | 24 |
Showing top 20 of 51 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Rochester?
University of Rochester has an acceptance rate of 40% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Rochester?
Admitted students at University of Rochester typically score between 1410 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Rochester cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Rochester is approximately $29,278 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Rochester?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Rochester is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.