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University of Rochester
The University of Rochester's main campus sits alongside the Genesee River. The student body is academically focused, with strengths in arts, sciences, and engineering. Distinctive features include the Eastman School of Music located in downtown Rochester, and the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.
Programs
18
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$51,303
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
46/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$64,348
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Rochester's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 16% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.
Key Insight
Average net price across income brackets is $25,874, roughly 60% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,743 | $54,972 |
| $30K – $48K | $16,102 | $64,408 |
| $48K – $75K | $21,177 | $84,708 |
| $75K – $110K | $29,822 | $119,288 |
| $110K+ | $48,528 | $194,112 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $64,348 | $257,392 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at University of Rochester
18 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.