Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships. 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, University of Rochester is a transfer-friendly school.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  922
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  441
• Percentage Accepted:
  48%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  124
• Transfer Agreements:
  Rochester has a articulation agreement with Monroe Community College where courses are pre-approved. Transfer credit from other institutions will be considered.
• View Agreements:
  https://www.rochester.edu/college/ccas/undergraduate/curriculum/authorized-approval-list.html
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Undergraduate majors offered through the College of Arts, Sciences & Engineering 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 3.6 each semester.
• Official Transcripts:
  Comparable courses that are completed with a grade of C or better will transfer. Some academic department policies may require a B or a review of the course syllabus for approval.
• SAT Scores:
  Rochester is Test Optional. Testing policy can be found at https://enrollment.rochester.edu/testing-policy/.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  At least one letter of recommendation is required, preferably from a college professor.
• Essay:
  Essay is required as well as a short answer question which is within the Common or Coalition Application.
• Application Fee:
  $50 (online)
• Interview:
  Admission Interview – highly recommended, on-campus, phone, and virtual interviews are offered year round for transfer applicants.
• Associates Degree Required:
  No
• Apply Here:
  enrollment.rochester.edu/apply/transfer/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Comparable courses that are completed with a grade of C or better will transfer.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Maximum of 64 credit hours is transferable from 2-year schools. Students must complete at least 4 semesters of full-time study or the equivalent number of credit hours for part-time students. www.rochester.edu/college/ccas/handbook/enrollment.html

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