University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · 6,331 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$88K
In-state tuition
$70K
Out-of-state tuition
$70K
Graduation rate
83%
Acceptance rate
40%
Median debt
$17K
Borrowing rate
39%
Earnings (all students)
$75K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Mideast |
| ZIP | 14627-0011 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$90K
Federal aid / UG
$2K
Est. net price
$87K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1488 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 33.0 |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| SAT math (median) | 745 |
| Undergraduate composition | 39% White · 5% Black · 8% Hispanic · 18% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.rochester.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $85K | $19K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $68K | $19K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $67K | $12K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $67K | $19K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66K | $19K |
| Economics. | $64K | $19K |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $57K | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $56K | $19K |
| Mathematics. | $53K | $19K |
| Political Science and Government. | $43K | $19K |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $36K | $19K |
| Social Sciences, Other. | $34K | $15K |
Compare with similar colleges in — NY
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $66K | 88% | $17K | $91K |
| Cornell University | $72K | 95% | $11K | $114K |
| Syracuse University | $68K | 81% | $20K | $85K |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $62K | 70% | $20K | $85K |
| Excelsior University | — | — | $13K | $81K |
| Fordham University | $68K | 81% | $20K | $93K |
| St. John's University-New York | $56K | 69% | $13K | $77K |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $74K | 95% | $19K | $109K |
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