More selective than 87% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 10% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Rochester over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Rochester SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Rochester is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680 | 750 |
| SAT math | 730 | 790 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1410 | 1540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Rochester admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 40% | 680–750 | 730–790 | 31–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 36% | 690–750 | 710–790 | 31–34 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Rochester compared with other New York colleges?
University of Rochester has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Yeshivath Zichron Moshe | 30% | 70% | $8,894 |
| 16 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | 34% | 82% | $6,174 |
| 17 | Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland | 37% | — | $10,753 |
| 18 | Binghamton University | 39% | 82% | $21,620 |
| 19 | University of Rochester | 40% | 85% | $29,278 |
| 20 | Manhattan School of Music | 41% | 78% | $51,754 |
| 21 | Union College | 44% | 80% | $34,561 |
| 22 | Maria College of Albany | 44% | 30% | $13,082 |
| 23 | Syracuse University | 46% | 84% | $38,793 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Rochester
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Rochester admissions questions
What is the University of Rochester acceptance rate?
University of Rochester accepts 40% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,773 of 21,680 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Rochester require the SAT or ACT?
University of Rochester considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Rochester?
The middle 50% of University of Rochester enrolled first-year students scored 1410–1540 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Rochester?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,543 of 7,773).
Is University of Rochester getting harder to get into?
University of Rochester accepted 40% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 36% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Rochester overview