BIG IMPACT
CONNECT
GROW, THRIVE BECOME EVER BETTER.
Welcome to the intersection of curiosity and creativity. The University of Rochester is where bold questions spark discovery and big ideas fuel big impact. This is where you will have the opportunity to make yourself, the world, and our future ever better.
WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH
Rochester is an R1 university, putting us among the world’s leading research institutions. That means we are doing more research than 95 percent of other universities. For you, it means countless opportunities to participate in groundbreaking work that serves humanity.
DID YOU KNOW
ROCHESTER ALUMNI AND FACULTY HAVE WON:
Nobel PrizesPulitzer PrizesGrammy Awards
We are home to the LARGEST LASER at any academic university in the world
We are the birthplace of
TOP
EMPLOYERS
of recent international grads include Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Meta, and Microsoft
Eastman School of Music is ranked #3 in the US and #13 globally by QS World University Rankings 131375
Research centers and institutes
DABNE HERRERA GUERRA ’25 ( Peru)
“My fervent passion for my field motivated me to apply to diverse research opportunities at an early stage of my career.”
MAJORS, MINORS & CONCENTRATIONS
Accounting
American Sign Language
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Archaeology, Technology & Historical
Structures
Art History
Audio & Music Engineering
Audio Arts & Technology
Biochemistry
Bioethics
Biological Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Black Studies
Brain & Cognitive Sciences
British & American Literature
Business
Business Analytics
Cell & Developmental Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Classic Civilizations of Greece & Rome
Classics
Climate & Environmental Sciences
Clinical & Translational Sciences
Comparative Literature
Computational Biology
Computer Science
Creative Expression & Performance
Creative Writing
MINORS ONLY
Arabic
Astronomy
Chinese
Climate Change Science
English Literature
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Geology
Greek
Dance Studies
Data Science
Digital Media Studies
Earth, Environmental & Planetary
Sciences
East Asian Studies
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Economics
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Engineering Science
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Health
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Epidemiology
Film & Media Studies
Finance
Financial Economics
French
Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies
Geological Sciences
Geomechanics
German Health, Behavior & Society
Health Policy
History
Information Systems
Interdepartmental Studies
International Relations
Italian Japanese
Language, Media & Communication
Latin American, Caribbean & Latinx Studies
Linguistics
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Molecular Genetics
Music Neuroscience
Optical Engineering
Optics
Philosophy
Physics
Physics & Astronomy
Political Science
Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Psychology
Religion
Religion, Politics & Society
Russian
Russian Studies
Spanish
Statistics
Studio Arts
Theater
Hebrew
Jewish Studies
Journalism
Latin
Latin American Studies
Legal Studies
Materials Science
Medical Anthropology
Movement Studies
Music & Linguistics
Music Cognition
Research in Visual Science
Sustainability
Visual Science
Writing
EUAN SEOW ’26 ( Singapore)
“I can confidently say that the Rochester Curriculum has exceeded my expectations and the academic freedom it provides has deeply enriched my college experience.”
UNCOMMON CURRICULUM
Most universities have rigid core requirements. Not us. At Rochester, you’re in control of your education. You don’t even have to declare a major until the end of your second year. So study what you love and explore what makes you curious.
CANADA MANY PATHS. ONE PLACE.
ROCHESTER
SIYANG LUO ’25 ( China)
“I was looking for a school that had a strong anthropology and music program, a great faculty to student ratio, and a surrounding community that would support my studies. Rochester checked all those boxes and many others I had going into my search.”
NEW YORK CITY
STUDENTS FROM 130+ COUNTRIES
Wondering if you’ll fit in?
With students from more than 130 countries, Rochester is proudly home to a global community. We also have 275+ student clubs, affinity groups, and organizations where you can be sure to find people who share your interests and values.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ALUMNI AROUND THE WORLD
South Korea
BY THE NUMBERS
POST-GRADUATE OUTCOMES: 59 % 35 % 6 % Employed Continuing education
Other (military, volunteering, etc.)
$84,082
ACADEMIC PROFILE
(Middle 50% of Enrolled Students–Fall 2025)
•GPA: 3.7
•SAT Math: 730–790
•SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 680–750
•ACT Composite: 31–34
*Note: Test scores are optional
COMPETITIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAM SCORES
•TOEFL: 100+
95%
Of students participate in experiential learning, including internships, research, and education abroad
Average starting salary for international students (Class 0f 2024) 6,580
Undergraduate enrollment
71%
Of undergraduate students choose to live on campus
•IELTS: 7.5+
•Duolingo: 130+
APPLICATION DEADLINES
•Early Decision: November 1
• P Priority Decision: December 1
•Early Decision II: January 5
•Regular Decision: January 5
TEST OPTIONAL POLICY
•Applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores.
•Accepted if submitted: SAT, ACT, AP Exams, Predicted IB, Predicted A-Level, and other national exams.
ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE (2025–26)
•Tuition: $69,030
•Housing & Food: $20,466
All applicants are considered for merit scholarships. Need-based aid is available for admitted students.
HOME-LIKE EXPERIENCE
JAY-BRIAN RANDONE ’26 ( Italy)
We have extensive services that go to great lengths to ensure your well-being, safety, and comfort. Not to mention, Rochester has the kinds of experiences you’d find in a much larger city with the support of a close community. 11
“What surprised me most was how curious and welcoming everyone is. As an international student, people would ask me about my background, my story ...”
