University of Rochester
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Average High School GPA: 3.75
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1400-1520
ACT Range: 31-34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 6,764
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $67,124
Out-of-State Tuition: $67,124
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Rochester, New York
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 26°F (-3°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 81°F (27°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 34 inches (864 mm)
Nearest Airport: Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) — Approximately 5 miles (15-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram:@urochester
Swim Team Instagram: @ursdyellowjackets
Twitter:@UofR
Facebook:UniversityofRochester
LinkedIn:University of Rochester
YouTube:University of Rochester
TikTok: @urochester
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
University Athletic Association (UAA)
Nickname: The Yellowjackets
Mascot: Rocky the Yellowjacket
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Center
2025 Men’s and Women’s UAA Championship Qualifying Times
Head Coach: Emily Wylam
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in University of Athletic Association
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in University of Athletic Association
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U.S. News College Rankings
#44 in National Universities (tie)
#71 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#91
#57
In Private Colleges
#68
In Research Universities
#43
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#361
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#290
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#134
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: C
Professors: A+
Dorms: C
Student Life: B
Value: B
Campus: C
Party Scene: B
Location: B-
Campus Food: C
Safety: C+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #220 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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