University of Rochester Acceptance Rate
Rochester, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 21,680
- Admitted
- 7,773
- Yield
- 19.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Rochester's acceptance rate has fallen from 36.4% in 2014–15 to 35.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 17,428 to 21,680 (+24%) over that period.
Its 35.9% rate makes University of Rochester more selective than about 91% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (40.4% for women vs 31.4% for men, a 9-point gap). University of Rochester has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 19.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,428 | 6,345 | 36.4% | 1,436 |
| 2015–16 | 17,912 | 6,058 | 33.8% | 1,400 |
| 2016–17 | 17,485 | 6,213 | 35.5% | 1,461 |
| 2017–18 | 19,058 | 6,520 | 34.2% | 1,550 |
| 2018–19 | 21,255 | 6,253 | 29.4% | 1,522 |
| 2019–20 | 21,642 | 6,430 | 29.7% | 1,500 |
| 2020–21 | 19,607 | 6,947 | 35.4% | 1,363 |
| 2021–22 | 19,543 | 7,924 | 40.5% | 1,623 |
| 2022–23 | 19,966 | 7,768 | 38.9% | 1,625 |
| 2023–24 | 21,680 | 7,773 | 35.9% | 1,543 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,823 | 4,369 | 40.4% |
| Men | 10,857 | 3,404 | 31.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 690–750 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 710–790 | |
| ACT Composite | 31–34 | 10% |
How University of Rochester compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Rochester's acceptance rate?
University of Rochester's acceptance rate is 35.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,773 admitted of 21,680 applicants).
Is University of Rochester test optional?
University of Rochester is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Rochester?
University of Rochester received 21,680 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,773.
What SAT score do you need for University of Rochester?
Admitted students at University of Rochester typically scored 690–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 710–790 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Rochester getting harder to get into?
University of Rochester has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 36.4% in 2014–15 to 35.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.rochester.edu/.