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University of Rochester
240 Wallis Hall
Rochester, NY 14627-0011		 General information
 (585) 275-2121

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees, Certificates/First-Professional Certificates
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Number of students: 9,334 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 60

About this School
The University of Rochester is a private, coeducational and nonsectarian research institution located in Rochester, New York. The university is one of 60 elected members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Founded in 1850, Rochester offers degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as in several professional disciplines. Its undergraduate and graduate degree programs in optics, medicine, economics, philosophy, psychology, health and society, religion, political science, nursing, business administration and music are among the best in the nation. The sports teams are called the Yellowjackets. They participate in the NCAA's Division III and in the University Athletic Association. One exception to this is the squash team, which plays in Division I. Since 2005, University of Rochester with its affiliated Strong Health System has been the largest employer in the Greater Rochester area. The University's current president is Joel Seligman, who replaced Thomas H. Jackson as the University's 10th president on July 1, 2005.
 
History
The University of Rochester was founded in 1850 as a Baptist-sponsored institution. Major growth occurred under the leadership of the third president, Rush Rhees. During his tenure, George Eastman became a major donor and the River Campus was established. The first Ph.D. was awarded in 1925. U of R History and Distinctions
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 37,250$ 35,190$ 33,373
Out of State$ 37,250$ 35,190$ 33,373
Books and Supplies$ 990$ 860$ 785
On-Campus
Room and board$ 10,810$ 10,640$ 10,192
Other Expenses$ 1,500$ 1,460$ 1,420
Off Campus
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Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 19% $ 6,480
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 28% $ 2,730
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 91% $ 16,416
Loans to students 58% $ 6,365
 
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