2014-15 Fact Sheet
Arts, Sciences and Engineering
Arts, Sciences and Engineering
Full time
Undergraduate Graduate
Part time
Undergraduate Graduate
Total
5,189
1,204
38
28
6,459
5,942
3,062
432
324
1,300
11,060
Student Life
Student organizations
Applied
16,390
Admitted
5,985
Enrolled
1,298
Acceptance rate
35%
Enrolled Early Decision
22%
Academic Profile of Enrolled Students
University-wide
Full time
Undergraduate Graduate First Professional
Part time
Undergraduate Graduate
Total
Required:
Class of 2018 Profile
Student Enrollment
250+
Varsity sports teams
23
Fraternities
19
Sororities
15
Students participating in
fraternities & sororities
24%
Students involved in
undergraduate research
77%
Students involved in clubs
and organizations
90%
Students living on campus
93%
Students participating
in internships
96%
Student Outcomes
Top 10% of high school class
72%
Top 25% of high school class
93%
Average high school GPA
3.8
Standardized Test Scores
(Mid-50%) of Enrolled Students
SAT Critical Reading
600-700
SAT Math
640-760
SAT Writing
610-710
ACT Composite
29-33
Female
48%
Male
52%
In-state
33%
States represented
45
Countries represented
73
Class of 2018 – Diversity
4%
Asian American
12%
Hispanic/Latino
7%
Multiracial
2%
Freshman retention rate
97%
Native American
<1%
Graduation rate (4 years)
77%
White, non-Hispanic
50%
Graduation rate (6 years)
National average: 66%
85%
Graduates pursuing further
study within one year of
receiving their bachelor’s
41%
Acceptance rate to law school
National average: 76%
95%
Acceptance rate to med school
National average: 44%
66%
Unreported
2%
International
24%
Transfer Students
Applied
• Common Application or Universal
College Application (including
supplements)
• High school and all college transcripts
• Standardized test results
• Teacher/counselor recommendations
Recommended:
• Interview
• Original graded paper (<500 words)
Testing Policy
Admission to the College of Arts,
Sciences and Engineering is based on
a holistic review process that includes
a test-flexible philosophy. As we seek
to enroll a diverse and talented class
each year, our review procedures
incorporate a variety of factors,
including many kinds of academic
records. A wide variety of test results
can fulfill this requirement.
Admissions & Aid Deadlines
Due by 12:00 a.m. EST on deadline
listed below.
Class of 2018 – Demographics
African American/Black
Applying to the University
1,128
Admitted
335
Enrolled
140
Average GPA of
enrolled students
3.5
Early Decision
Application – November 1
CSS PROFILE – December 1
FAFSA – February 15
Notification – December 15
Note: Rochester offers a secondchance, Early Decision option each
year during December. Students who
may want this option should complete
their application by January 5.
Regular Decision
Application – January 5
CSS PROFILE & FAFSA – February 15
Notification – April 1
Transfer Admissions: Fall
Application – March 15 for priority consideration
CSS PROFILE & FAFSA – March 15
Notification – Rolling, starting March 1
Transfer Admissions: Spring
Application – October 1 for priority
consideration
CSS PROFILE & FAFSA – October 1
Notification – Rolling, starting October 1
Undergraduate Majors
School of Arts and Sciences
African & African-American
Studies
American Sign Language
American Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology, Technology, &
Historical Structures
Art History
Biological Sciences:
- Biochemistry*
- Cell & Developmental
Biology*
- Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology*
- Microbiology*
- Molecular Genetics*
- Neuroscience*
Biology
Brain & Cognitive Sciences
Business:
- Business Administration**
- Corporate Finance & Accounting**
- Marketing**
Chemistry
Classics
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Digital Media Studies
East Asian Studies
Economics
English Literature
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Film & Media Studies
Financial Economics
French
Geological Sciences
Geomechanics
German
History
Interdepartmental Studies
International Relations
Italian Studies** pending
Japanese
Language, Media, &
Communication
Latin American Studies** pending
Linguistics
Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics & Statistics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Physics & Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health Programs:
- Bioethics*
- Environmental Health* **
pending
- Epidemiology*
- Health, Behavior, & Society*
- Health Policy*
Religion
Russian
Russian Studies
Spanish
Statistics
Studio Arts
Theatre
Women’s Studies
Hajim School of Engineering and
Applied Sciences
Audio & Music Engineering†
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Engineering & Applied
Sciences
Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineering
Optical Engineering
Optics
* In collaboration with the School of Medicine
and Dentistry
** New major
† This program is seeking ABET accreditation.
Meanwhile, graduates are not eligible to receive
maximum professional education/experience
credits toward NY State licensure.
Academic Opportunities
Financial Aid
3-2 Programs – Business, Computer Science, Engineering,
Neuroscience, Physics, Physics and Astronomy, and Public Health
We are committed to meeting the full demonstrated need of all
students who earn admission to the College. Financial need can
be a contributing factor in our admissions decisions about most
international applicants and a small percentage of our US applicants.
The Financial Aid Office is available to help you and your family afford
the investment of a Rochester education through a combination of
different aid programs tailored to meet your calculated need.
Certificate Programs – Actuarial Studies, Asian Studies, Biophysics,
Biotechnology, Leadership, Literary Translation Studies, Mathematical
Modeling in Political Science and Economics, Medphysics, Polish and
Central European Studies, and Stage Management
Combined-Admission Programs (CAPs) – Selective programs for
exceptional undergraduates in medicine (REMS), engineering (GEAR),
and education (GRADE) that guarantee admission to professional or
graduate school upon completion of the bachelor’s degree.
Dual Degree Programs – Selective programs for exceptional undergraduates
in music (DDE) to gain admission to the College and Eastman School of
Music to pursue a BS or BA+BM, and in nursing (DDN) to gain admission to
both the College and School of Nursing to pursue a BS or BA+BSN.
Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year – The KEY program offers selected
individuals a fifth year at Rochester to pursue internships, develop a
business plan, or study entrepreneurial activity.
Study Abroad – More than 70 different Rochester-sponsored
opportunities are available in over 35 countries.
Take Five Scholars Program – Students who wish to pursue broader
academic interests can apply for this innovative Rochester program,
which allows students to stay for a fifth year of study—tuition-free.
Undergraduate Research – Opportunities and financing are extensive
at entrance, during the academic years, and in summers. All
undergraduates have opportunities to do research on their own, in
teams, or as part of faculty-directed projects. Students may submit
their work to be published in our Journal of Undergraduate Research.
Financial Facts
Endowment
Freshmen receiving any financial aid
Freshmen receiving merit scholarships
Transfers receiving merit scholarships
Average federal loan debt
at graduation
$2.1 billion
85%
70%
50%
$20,909
Tuition
Price of attendance 2014-15
Tuition & fees
Room & board
Books & supplies
Total
Contact
Email: admit@admissions.rochester.edu
Web: enrollment.rochester.edu
Office of Admissions (585) 275-3221 or (888) 822-2256
Financial Aid Office (585) 275-3226 or (800) 881-8234
46,960
13,708
1,310
$61,978