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University of Rochester
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
January 5, 2025
256 Days Left
Admissions Department
Wilson Boulevard Rochester, NY 14627
(888) 822-2256 x2256
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
January 5
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
January 5
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
January 5
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
Wilson Boulevard
Rochester
NY
14627
Phone
(888) 822-2256 x2256
Fax
(585) 273-1118
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 5, 2025
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 5
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted, supplemental forms required
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
International, Home-Schooled, Transfers. Audition for Eastman School of Music. recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
39% of 19,933 applicants were admitted
Women
44% of 10,141 applicants were admitted
Men
33% of 9,790 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,619 (21%) of 7,749 admitted students enrolled
Women
863 (19%) of 4,472 admitted students enrolled
Men
756 (23%) of 3,277 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
2,229
Students Accepting Wait List Position
2,086
Students Admitted From Wait List
29
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
23%
3.75 - 3.99
39%
3.50 - 3.74
24%
3.25 - 3.49
10%
3.00 - 3.24
4%
2.50 - 2.99
0.7%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 741 average , 710-790 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
81%
Score of 600 - 700
17.7%
Score of 500 - 600
1.3%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 699 average , 680-750 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
67.6%
Score of 600 - 700
30.4%
Score of 500 - 600
2%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
33 average , 31-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
91.4%
Score of 24 - 29
5.7%
Score of 18 - 23
2.9%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 32
Score of 30 - 36
82.9%
Score of 24 - 29
14.3%
Score of 18 - 23
2.9%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 33
Score of 30 - 36
88.6%
Score of 24 - 29
11.4%
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 62%
Top quarter: 90%
Top half: 98%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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