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Welcome to Rochester.
Excitement is buzzing as we welcome new and returning students back to campus. Hear what some of our newest Yellowjackets have to say about their first days at Rochester.
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Your education, your way
Students at Rochester forge their own path. Whether it’s through research opportunities, our flexible curriculum, or rich campus culture, there’s plenty of ways to take your education to the next level.
Keeping a Rochester education affordable
30th
in the nation as a 2024 Best Value School (U.S. News & World Report)
71%
of undergraduates receive financial aid
$300M
in scholarships and grants awarded annually
49%
of students graduated in 2022 with no loan debt