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At URochester, your education is shaped by curiosity and choice. With the freedom to explore what excites you, you’ll connect ideas in new ways and turn learning into action.

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Undergraduate admissions

Ready to start your college journey? Take your first steps in becoming a Yellowjacket—where you can forge your own path and pursue every part of you.

I chose the University of Rochester because it offered freedom—the open curriculum gave me the ability to shape my education around both business and storytelling... it felt like a campus that valued not just what I could achieve, but also who I could become.

Caleb Jakes ’26

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School admissions: How to apply

Below, you will find details about the University of Rochester admissions process. This includes how to apply to each of our schools, tuition and financial aid information, and advice on the college application process.

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School of Arts & Sciences

As the largest academic unit at the University, the School of Arts & Sciences spans 30+ departments and centers. With a flexible undergraduate curriculum and spirit of exploration, students pursue their interests across disciplines and shape the world for the better.

Undergraduate admissions (first-year students, transfer students, DACA/Dreamers, etc.)
Graduate education and postdoctoral affairs (each program or department has its own admissions requirements)
Continuing studies (part-time students)
Financial aid and scholarships
Tuition and fees (undergraduate)
Tuition and fees (graduate)
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Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Whether conducting research as undergraduates or pursuing groundbreaking inventions as graduate students, students in the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences is where bright minds explore their interests in and beyond STEM.

Undergraduate admissions (first-year students, transfer students, DACA/Dreamers, etc.)
Graduate education and postdoctoral affairs (each program or department has its own admissions requirements)
Continuing studies (part-time students)
Financial aid and scholarships
Tuition and fees (undergraduate)
Tuition and fees (graduate)
Contact admissions

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Eastman School of Music

From performance artistry to cutting-edge collaborations, students in the Eastman School of Music lead with curiosity and creativity in and beyond concert halls—reimagining how music shapes our lives.

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School of Medicine and Dentistry

Housed in one of the nation's top academic medical centers, the School of Medicine & Dentistry integrates rigorous scientific training with meaningful patient interaction—advancing both discovery and care.

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School of Nursing

As part of a top academic medical center, the School of Nursing blends scientific rigor with compassionate practice. From local care settings to policy leadership and improved care delivery, students and faculty put ideas into action where it matters most.

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Eastman Institute for Oral Health

Part of the University’s Medical Center, the Eastman Institute for Oral Health offers advanced postdoctoral dental education and residency programs.

Admissions and aid
Tuition and fees
Contact admissions: Email eiohadmissionsoffice@urmc.rochester.edu.

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Simon Business School

Simon Business School students work closely with faculty to explore how business intersects with leading industries—partnering across fields to advance policy, technology, health care, AI, and more.

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Warner School of Education

Whether advancing literacy, supporting mental health, or shaping higher education policy, students at the Warner School of Education take on pressing challenges, meet today’s needs, and reimagine what’s possible for tomorrow.

Degree programs

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Our 200-plus programs of study run the gamut, from the traditional to the self-designed. In addition to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, we offer several dual degrees and certificates.

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