UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

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University Of Rochester

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Rochester, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Rochester, NY 14627-0011
Main Phone: (585) 275-2121
Web Site: www.rochester.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,704 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 571 male students and 492 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 53.7% of the student body, while females made up 46.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (9)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 53% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 590. One quarter of students scored at least 690.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 620 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Business Administration

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Family Development

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological And Physical Sciences

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

School Accreditation

University Of Rochester reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Rochester is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Rochester belongs to the following athletic conferences:

University Athletic Association (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,978
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 30,224
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,978

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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