University of Rochester Acceptance Rate 2030 (Latest)

The University of Rochester admitted 43.63% of applicants for the Class of 2030. This marks a continued rise in the acceptance rate over recent years, up from 35.4% for the Class of 2024. Despite this climbing acceptance rate, a record 22,558 students applied during the most recent admissions cycle.

University of Rochester Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030

University of Rochester admitted 9,842 of 22,558 applicants to the Class of 2030, an acceptance rate of 43.63%.[1] These are the figures the university announced for the cycle; the Common Data Set for this class publishes later in the year.

Overall acceptance rate reported as 44% with 1,275 students enrolled.

University of Rochester Acceptance Rate by Year

Across the 6 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 35.4% (Class of 2024) to 41.9% (Class of 2029).[2]

Class	Applied	Admitted	Acceptance rate
2029	21,609	9,056	41.9%
2028	21,384	8,570	40.1%
2027	21,680	7,773	35.9%
2026	19,933	7,750	38.9%
2025	19,607	6,947	35.4%
2024	19,607	6,947	35.4%

University of Rochester Waitlist Statistics

For the Class of 2029, University of Rochester offered a waitlist place to 1,197 applicants, of whom 741 accepted it, and 262 were ultimately admitted.[2] That is a 35.4% admit rate among students who stayed on the list.

Class	Offered a place	Accepted a place	Admitted off the waitlist
2029	1,197	741	262
2028	1,696	934	123
2027	2,202	1,276	220
2026	2,229	2,086	29
2025	3,587	2,111	382
2024	3,587	2,111	382

Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2029)

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[2]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1380–1530 (EBRW 680–750, Math 700–780)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 31–34

The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.

University of Rochester Yield Rate

Of the 9,056 students admitted to the Class of 2029, 1,231 enrolled, a yield rate of 13.6%.[2] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.

Class	Admitted	Enrolled	Yield
2029	9,056	1,231	13.6%
2028	8,570	1,317	15.4%
2027	7,773	1,543	19.9%
2026	7,750	1,625	21.0%
2025	6,947	1,363	19.6%
2024	6,947	1,363	19.6%

What This Means for Your Application

• Target strong test scores: A competitive academic profile usually includes a combined SAT score between 1380 and 1530 or an ACT composite between 31 and 34.
• Opt into the waitlist: The university frequently utilizes its waitlist, admitting 262 of the 741 students who accepted a spot for the Class of 2029.
• Anticipate dropping yield rates: The yield rate fell to 13.6% for the Class of 2029 when 1,231 students enrolled out of 9,056 admitted.
• Prepare for rising applications: The overall applicant pool is growing alongside the acceptance rate, reaching 22,558 applications for the Class of 2030.