University of Rochester Admissions

Rochester is selective, accepting 39% of applicants. This means strong students have a solid chance, but you'll need impressive credentials to stand out. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1390-1540 on the SAT or around a 33 on the ACT. The 93% retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to stay and thrive. Rochester seeks intellectually curious students who want academic freedom. The school's open curriculum with no distribution requirements attracts self-directed learners who know what they want to study. They value students interested in research, given the university's strong emphasis on undergraduate research opportunities across disciplines from optics to music.