- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,660 a year (2022–23)
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Rochester University reported an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024.
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Rochester University GPA requirements
Rochester University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rochester University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rochester University acceptance rate
Rochester University admitted 581 of 595 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rochester University (formerly Rochester College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with 1,161 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Rochester University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
Rochester University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Rochester University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,660 a year at Rochester University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Rochester University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Rochester University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Rochester University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Rochester University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at Rochester University?
Rochester University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 581 of 595 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Rochester University?
A lot: Rochester University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Rochester University look for?
Rochester University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Rochester University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Rochester University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Rochester University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What do students pay at Rochester University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,660 a year at Rochester University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Rochester University accept AP credit?
Yes. Rochester University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Rochester University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Rochester University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Rochester University look at legacy status?
Yes. Rochester University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Rochester University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rochester UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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