Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships through the admissions application review. Applicants are considered for their academic abilities, as well as unquantifiable strengths such as initiative, creativity, enthusiasm, and leadership.
• Tuition and Fees:
  https://enrollment.rochester.edu/financial-aid/tuition-expenses/

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes, the University of Rochester welcomes transfer students who enrich our community with their diverse experiances and perspectives.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  1,068
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  415
• Percentage Accepted:
  39%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  114
• Transfer Agreements:
  Rochester has an articulation agreement with Monroe Community College where courses have been reviewed. Transfer credit from other institutions will be considered.
• View Agreements:
  http://www.rochester.edu/college/ccas/assets/pdf/mccmasterlist.pdf
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Undergraduate majors offered through the College of Arts & Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences can be found at: https://www.rochester.edu/college/academics/search.html
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  N/A
• Credit For Life Experience:
  N/A

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  University of Rochester does not have a requirement for a minimum GPA. Many of our applicants have above a 3.0 GPA and the average for admitted students ranges from 3.3 to 3.7 each semester.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official transcripts are required from all schools attended for the application. Those that have completed college work outside the US must also submit a credential evaluation from WES or ECE evaluation.
• SAT Scores:
  Rochester is Test Optional. Testing policy can be found at: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/testing-policies/.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  At least one academic letter of recommendation is required, which is often from a college professor.
• Essay:
  A personal statement essay is required, as well a Rochester specific short answer question.
• Application Fee:
  $50 (online)
• Interview:
  Admission interviews are recommended and offered virtually. To ensure the interview is included in our review it should be completed by the time the application is complete for review or shortly after.
• Associates Degree Required:
  No
• Apply Here:
  https://admissions.rochester.edu/applying/transfer-students/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Comparable courses that are completed with a grade of C or better will transfer.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 64 credit hours can transfer towards the 128 minimum credit to earn a degree. Students must spend at least 4 semesters as a full-time student, or equivlant part-time credits to earn a Rochester degree.

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