Rochester, New York

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The University of Rochester is a private research university in Rochester, New York, United States. It was founded in 1850 and moved into its current campus, next to the Genesee River, in 1930. With approximately 30,000 full-time employees, the university is the largest private employer in Upstate New York and the seventh-largest in all of New York State. With over 12,000 students, the university offers 160…
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Ranked #23 in Best College Library (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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Ranked #43 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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Ranked #43 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
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Ranked #46 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #69 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, New York, 14627-0011
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Ranked #89 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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Ranked #127 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
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Total CoA (on-campus): $85,962
Room & Board: $18,924
Books & Supplies: $1,310
Receive Aid: 75%
Avg Grant Aid: $41,700
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
Total CoA (on-campus): $85,962
Room & Board: $18,924
Books & Supplies: $1,310
Receive Aid: 75%
Avg Grant Aid: $41,700
Pell Grant Recipients: 20%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1400–1540
SAT ERW: 690–750
SAT Math: 710–790
ACT Composite: 31–34