University of Rochester
Transcript: University of Rochester Location School Type Located in Rochester, New York in Monroe County Private School Religion - The university has 10 religious groups or communities that are affiliated with the Interfaith Chapel. They are the Chabad House, Cru, Hillel– Jewish Life, Hindu Students’ Association, InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship, Muslim Students’ Association, Newman Community – Roman Catholic Christianity, Protestant Chapel Community, UR Christian Fellowship, Zen Meditation Group. Surroundings - The Strong National Museum of Play, George Eastman Museum, Seabreeze Amusement Park, Highland Park, Rochester Public Market, Seneca Park Zoo, Frontier Field, National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House. Type of School Size of University Campus Life The university is 707 acres which is located in urban lands. Housing Residential Campus College housing- Coed housing Men's housing Women's housing Apartments for married students Apartments for single students Fraternity/sorority housing Special housing for disabled students Special housing for international students Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) Theme Housing Race/Ethnicity- 42% white, 27% Non-Resident Alien, 3% Two or more races, 5% black or african american, 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic/Latino, and 4% ethnicity unknown. Gender- 51% women and 49% men In-state population- 41% Out-State population- 59% Race/Ethnicity The 3 most enrolled majors are engineering, social sciences, and health professions. Majors I want to enroll in the health professional field. SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing- 640-720 SAT Math- 670-780 SAT Total- 1310-1500 ACT score- 30-34 GPA- 3.8 is the average. 2.50-3.74 Retention Rate- 95% Elements required for Attendance Scores on SAT, ACT and GPA Top Tenth- 69% Top Quarter- 95% Top Half- 100% Bottom Half- 0% Bottom Quarter- 0% Class Rank Other Factors Very important- Character/Personal Qualities Recommendations Rigor of secondary school record Important- Application Essay Extracurricular Activities Interview Standardized Test Scores Talent/Ability Considered- Alumni Relation First generation college student Geographical Residence Level of Applicant's Interest Racial/Ethnic Status Volunteer Work Work Experience Opera Archery Diving Equestrian Fencing Cricket Judo Sailing Skiing Ultimate Frisbee Water Polo Rugby Study Abroad Take Five Scholars Program The Experiential-Five (e5) Program Meliora Scholars Program Grand Challenges Scholars Program Musical Theater Film Society Television Station Unique things it offers Tuition $58,276 Fees $1,068 Room & Board $17,456 Indirect costs (books, supplies, etc.) $1,310 Transportation $300 Other expenses $1,080 Total - $79,490 Cost/Financial Aid 98% of financial aid need met 100% of freshmen with need who received financial aid. 86% scholarship grants and 14% loan/jobs Financial Aid $2,417 - Avg need-based loan $48,013 - Avg need-based scholarship or grant award $15,845 - Avg non need-based aid $28,503 - Avg indebtedness at graduation Continued Basic criteria used to determine aid from this school: Non need-based aid determined by: Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Leadership, Music/Drama, ROTC Need-based aid determined by: Academics Music/Drama Work Study Programs: This school offers the following work study options: Nights Weekends Links to University Website Website - https://www.rochester.edu/ Admission line - https://www.rochester.edu/admissions/ Rochester Welcoming Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-HbfPj2AIQ Rochester Admission Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZlHpTUxpI Famous Alumni/Professors Leland Clark (Chemist, inventor) Edward Gibson (Physicist, Astronaut) Joan Roughgarden (Biologist, Science Writer) American biochemist born in Rochester, New York Invented the Clark Electrode (a device used for measuring oxygen in blood, water, and other liquids considered the "father of biosensors", and the modern-day glucose sensor used daily by millions of diabetics is based on his research Received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Physiology from the University of Rochester in 1944 Leland Clark Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the University of Rochester in June 1959. U.S. astronaut who was science pilot for the Skylab 4 mission, which established a new manned spaceflight record of 84 days. Served on the support crew of Apollo 12, the second Moon landing mission, before working on the development of the Skylab space station. Became a research assistant in jet propulsion while completing his studies, and eventually became a research scientist for Philco Corporation until joining NASA in 1965. Edward Gibson American ecologist and evolutionary biologist Received a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from University of Rochester Well known for her theistic evolutionism and critical studies on Charles Darwin's theory of sexual selection Founded and directed the Earth Systems Program at Stanford and has received awards for