Academic Life at University of Rochester

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Rochester, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 9 students for every instructional faculty member, University of Rochester ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. With 95% of instructors full time, University of Rochester is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

University of Rochester offers 81 majors with reported completions across 21 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Rochester are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of Rochester.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Rochester:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Rochester may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 573 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (91% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics into University of Rochester

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at University of Rochester — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Rochester — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at University of Rochester — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at University of Rochester — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at University of Rochester — accreditation status and accrediting bodies