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University of Rochester

University of Rochester
300 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14627

Official telephone: (585) 275-2121
Website: www.rochester.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jonathan Burdick,
Vice Provost and Dean of College Admissions
Contacting the office: 585 275-3221
888 822-2256 (toll free)
585 461-4595 (fax)
admit@
admissions.rochester.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 5
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 1%
Application fee: $50
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Admission to the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is based on a holistic review process with a 'test-flexible' philosophy.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative
Visit for interview by: January 5
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests that are required or recommended: mathematics and biology or chemistry highly recommended for REMS program
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling
Dates test scores should be received: January 5 for SAT I/ACT, January 5 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
Total: 32 required, 32 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • R.N. required of nursing program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: HEOP, conditional admission, Early Connection Opportunity for applicants not normally admissible due to academic deficiencies and/or economic disadvantage.
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 801
Number of early decision applications accepted: 332 (41%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.8
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 18%
Average SAT I: 653 verbal, 695 math, 2004 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1890 - 2120
Average ACT: 30 English, 31 math, 31 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 29 - 33
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 60%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 38%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by April 1
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 17,932
Number of applicants offered admission: 6,058 (34%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,400 (23%)
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of students put on waiting list: 2,507
Number accepting place on waiting list: 1,209
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 75%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 51%
Tuition deposit amount: $800, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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