University of Rochester
The University of Rochester (UR) is a private university in Rochester, New York, offering both undergrad and graduate degree programs. It was established in 1850, and the first classes included a total of 60 students. The university now enrolls over 11,000 students and offers over 200 majors. The campus is in Rochester and includes 158 buildings on 600 acres of urban land. It is also home to The Institute of Optics, which was established with a grant from Bausch and Lomb and Eastman Kodak. This was the first educational program in the country devoted to optics. The university is structured into several colleges and schools, including the School of Nursing, which is on the campus of the UR Medical Center.
A wide selection of nursing programs is offered at the University of Rochester. These CCNE-accredited programs include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, and accelerated BSN programs. The graduate-level programs include MSN, accelerated MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. With the accelerated program, students can earn their BSN in just 12 months. The traditional program includes a standard four-year curriculum, with nursing courses offered during the junior and senior year. With both the accelerated and traditional BSN programs, students can complete clinical experiences at the University of Rochester Medical Center and nearby facilities.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students11,648 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate97% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 0 | 6 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 1 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 3 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 04/01/1969 - 06/30/2009 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1951 - 06/30/2009 |
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 03/24/2010 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
Admission
34%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1300 to 1490 |
ACT | 29 to 33 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,596/credit | |
In State Students | $1,596/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,596/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,596/credit | |
In State Students | $1,596/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,596/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $71,820 | $71,820 | $71,820 |
ADN | 70 | $111,720 | $111,720 | $111,720 |
BSN | 125 | $199,500 | $199,500 | $199,500 |
FNP | 50 | $79,800 | $79,800 | $79,800 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of University of Rochester's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 15% | $4,654 |
Other Federal Grant | 15% | $738 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $2,549 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 85% | $29,886 |
Federal Student Loans | 43% | $5,049 |
Private Loans | 9% | $11,834 |
$37,064
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$16,750 |
$30,001 to $48,000$19,915 |
$48,001 to $75,000$22,561 |
$75,001 to $110,000$30,068 |
Over $110,000$41,620 |
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Student Population
6,546
Undergrads
5,102
Graduates
5,937
Women
5,711
Men
84%
Full-time
16%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
44% |
Non-resident alien |
29% |
Asian |
8% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.