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University Of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York (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 46% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 710. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. University Of Rochester has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
University Of Rochester had 8,588 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. University Of Rochester offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. University Of Rochester values student athletics, and belongs to the University Athletic Association.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University creates and transmits knowledge, employing its resources to mount, on a selective basis, the best programs achievable in teaching (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) and research. Additionally, the University serves as a significant resource to local, regional, and national communities through its patient care centers, libraries, concert halls, and art gallery. At Rochester, learning occurs in an environment that fosters personal growth and commitment to the institution. The University consciously maintains a size in academic programs that will create a personal scale, allow close programmatic connections among the various schools and College, and encourage excellence in every endeavor undertaken."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627-0011
General Phone: (585) 275-2121
Admissions Phone: (585) 275-3221
Financial Aid Phone: (585) 275-3226
http://www.rochester.edu
University Of Rochester awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 470 | economics, political science, English, history, social studies, Spanish language, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Science | 391 | biology, physics, chemistry, optics, toxicology, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, ... |
| Business And Management | 295 | business management |
| Music | 209 | music performance, music theory and composition, jazz, various music studies, music, piano, musicology, conducting, ... |
| Medicine | 190 | medicine, advanced general dentistry, public health, neuroscience, pediatric dentristry, orthodontology, advanced dentistry, periodontics, ... |
| Engineering | 183 | electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials engineering, engineering science, geological engineering, engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 170 | psychology, experimental psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, child psychology, social psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 122 | student counseling, educational admin and supervision, music teaching, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, education, middle school teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 113 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, nurse practitioner, pediatric nursing, nursing science, mental health nursing, critical care nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 56 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 37 | philosophy, religion, religious music |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | health care facilities management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | film studies |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | various performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 4 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Rochester in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,134 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 835 | 71 |
| Doctor's degree | 219 | 46 |
| First-professional degree | 101 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 50 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 7 |
In 2005, University Of Rochester had a total enrollment of 8,588 students (7,711 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 41% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 45% |
| Foreign countries | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
University Of Rochester offers campus housing for 3,631 of its 7,711 (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 offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,262 | 5,607 | 46% | 1,114 | 20% |
| Men | 5,855 | 2,707 | 46% | 546 | 20% |
| Women | 6,386 | 2,894 | 45% | 568 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (585) 275-3221
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,540 |
| Room and board | $ 10,188 |
| Room charge | $ 5,710 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,478 |
| Books and supplies | $ 550 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Rochester participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (585) 275-3226
University Of Rochester has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 406 | 100 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 472 | 225 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 538 | 264 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 205 | $108,562 | 34 | $89,086 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $79,343 | 32 | $69,352 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $74,139 | 52 | $65,072 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 50 | $57,758 | 18 | $45,862 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $45,284 | 11 | $48,584 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 409 | $89,803 | 147 | $67,972 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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
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 ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
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 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
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
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
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 3% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (navy, air force) Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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