University of Rochester GPA (3.72) & Acceptance Rate (40%)

Q: What percent of applicants does the University of Rochester accept?

University of Rochester's acceptance rate was 40% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,570 of 21,384 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA do most the University of Rochester students have?

79.4% of University of Rochester's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (33.3%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 40% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.72, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 680–750 reading and writing, 730–790 math

ACT, middle 50%: 31–34 composite

Average net price: $40,900 a year (2022–23)

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University of Rochester average GPA

University of Rochester reported an average high school GPA of 3.72 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	21.8%
3.75–3.99	33.3%
3.50–3.74	24.4%
3.25–3.49	14.3%
3.00–3.24	5.4%
2.50–2.99	0.9%
2.00–2.49	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as University of Rochester reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

University of Rochester acceptance rate

University of Rochester admitted 8,570 of 21,384 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 40%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Rochester is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Rochester, New York, with 6,580 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Rochester in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	680	720	750
SAT Math	730	770	790
ACT Composite	31	33	34
ACT English	33	34	35
ACT Math	30	33	35

19% submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores, as University of Rochester reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1488 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Rochester 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 RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
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

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Rochester's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Rochester 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $40,900 a year at University of Rochester 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 a 3.5 GPA good enough for the University of Rochester?

It would be on the low side there: 20.6% of University of Rochester's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 40% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What percent of applicants does the University of Rochester accept?

University of Rochester's acceptance rate was 40% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,570 of 21,384 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is the University of Rochester test optional?

Check University of Rochester's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Rochester was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 6% sent ACT scores.

Is the University of Rochester hard to get into?

It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of Rochester admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA do most the University of Rochester students have?

79.4% of University of Rochester's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (33.3%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Rochester students have?

The middle 50% of University of Rochester's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 680–750 in reading and writing and 730–790 in math; ACT composite 31–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Rochester?

University of Rochester doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.72, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of Rochester?

It's one factor among several: University of Rochester requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does the University of Rochester give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Rochester awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at the University of Rochester after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $40,900 a year at University of Rochester in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check the University of Rochester's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of RochesterU.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.
University of Rochester Common Data Set 2024–25University of Rochester: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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