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The University of Rochester, or UR, is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational, research university located in Rochester, New York. It was established in 1850. The U.S. News and World Report (2008 edition) ranked the University of Rochester 35th in the entire nation in their popular National University Rankings. The university confers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degrees through the following academic division:
UR’s official mascot is the Yellowjacket. The university’s sports teams compete in the NCAA's Division III.
University Of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by University Of Rochester is the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Rochester is known for its programs in mathematics, science, and music.
The school does not offer open admission. University Of Rochester admitted just 41% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 720.
University Of Rochester maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Rochester is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 9,334 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
University Of Rochester offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the University Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Rochester
240 Wallis Hall
Rochester, NY 14627-0011
General Phone: (585) 275-2121
http://www.rochester.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 494 | biology, physics, chemistry, optics, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, microbiology and immunology, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 433 | economics, English, political science, history, social studies, anthropology, Spanish language, linguistics, ... |
| Business and Management | 330 | business management |
| Music | 259 | music performance, music theory and composition, jazz, music, various music studies, musicology, piano, conducting, ... |
| Engineering | 220 | electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, engineering, geological engineering, engineering science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 182 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, pediatric nursing, critical care nursing, adult health nursing, mental health nursing, nursing science, various nursing, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 172 | psychology, experimental psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, child psychology, social psychology |
| Medicine | 168 | medicine, advanced general dentistry, public health, neuroscience, pediatric dentristry, orthodontology, prosthodontics, periodontics, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 133 | educational admin and supervision, student counseling, music teaching, curriculum and instruction, social studies teaching, English teaching, special ed, elementary school teaching, ... |
| Mathematics | 68 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, mathematics and statistics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 40 | computer science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 30 | religion, philosophy, religious music |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health care facilities management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | film studies |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | health service and sciences |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Rochester in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,232 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 913 | 83 |
| Doctor's degree | 279 | 52 |
| First-professional degree | 91 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 47 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Rochester had a total enrollment of 9,334 students (8,877 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 55% |
| Graduate | 41% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
University Of Rochester offers campus housing for 3,981 of its 8,877 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,677 | 5,216 | 41% | 1,295 | 25% |
| Men | 6,288 | 2,553 | 41% | 647 | 25% |
| Women | 6,389 | 2,663 | 42% | 648 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 720 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 37,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 37,250 |
| Room and board | $ 10,810 |
| Room charge | $ 6,490 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Rochester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289400)
University Of Rochester has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 193 | $127,535 | 36 | $109,551 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 83 | $92,330 | 37 | $83,371 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 77 | $85,092 | 40 | $77,655 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 24 | $81,630 | 11 | $60,097 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 38 | $57,822 | 25 | $52,163 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 417 | $103,297 | 150 | $80,986 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | University Athletic Association |
| Basketball | University Athletic Association |
| Baseball | University Athletic Association |
| Track | University Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Sign Language (ASL)
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery (Cert, MS, PhD)
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Microbiology, General
Neuroanatomy
Optics/Optical Sciences
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
Toxicology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Rochester Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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