University of Rochester
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in New York. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $74,300 within 10 years; strong 85% graduation rate.
About This School
University of Rochester is a private nonprofit institution located in Rochester, New York with approximately 6,331 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 40% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $29,278 per year. The graduation rate is 85%, and the typical graduate earns $74,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
This is a strong option for students drawn to research and a flexible curriculum — the 93% freshman retention rate signals that students who enroll generally stay and feel good about the choice. With median earnings of $74,300 ten years out and relatively modest debt of $19,000 at graduation, the financial picture is genuinely solid for a private university. The main concern is location: Rochester, NY is a mid-sized Rust Belt city, and if campus culture and weather matter to you, it's worth visiting before committing.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,331 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Rochester
Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall
Rochester, NY 14627-0011
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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