by our College Data Analytics TeamIs University of Rochester worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
University of Rochester is ranked #2,711 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #163 of 216 for value.
These University of Rochester majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Optical Enginering | #4 of 6 |
| Optics/Optical Sciences | #10 of 10 |
| Other Social Sciences | #25 of 27 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #25 of 27 |
| Other Physics | #28 of 34 |
| Experimental Psychology | #32 of 41 |
| Psychology | #32 of 41 |
| General Applied Mathematics | #40 of 52 |
| Environmental Health | #46 of 54 |
| Public Health | #46 of 54 |
Below is the detailed University of Rochester value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Rochester is ranked #9 out of #236 in New York for quality and #163 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of Rochester financial aid page to be sure.
University of Rochester is ranked #2,711 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Rochester is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of Rochester costs about $46,283. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $185,133 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $85,962 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $29,278 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $46,283 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $185,133 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the University of Rochester net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of Rochester degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $343,848 | — | — |
| All Students | $185,133 | #2,711 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $117,112 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $343,848 | — | — |
| All Students | $185,133 | #163 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $117,112 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at University of Rochester shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,743 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,102 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,177 |
| $75K–$110K | $29,822 |
| Over $110K | $48,528 |
About 70% of University of Rochester undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $42,046 per year. Get more details on the University of Rochester financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average University of Rochester cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.