Campus & Student Life at University of Rochester

Home to about 6,521 undergraduates in 2020, University of Rochester is a large, private university located in Rochester, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Rochester offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Rochester can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Rochester Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Rochester Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Rochester Disability Services.

University of Rochester for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Rochester does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our University of Rochester for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Rochester

University of Rochester not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Rochester

University of Rochester has a comparatively large, student body. There were 6,521 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,100 (93.5%). Part-time attendance was 421 (6.5%).

University of Rochester is Ranked #40 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Rochester receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank University of Rochester #40 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Rochester by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Rochester Diversity Guide.

University of Rochester Competes in the NCAA

University of Rochester has a total of 569 student athletes, 303 men and 266 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Rochester Athletics