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University of Rochester

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

16% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Rochester enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,924
Total Cost of Attendance	$85,962

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$9,678	$38,712
$30-48k	$12,185	$48,740
$48-75k	$21,087	$84,348
$75-110k	$27,883	$111,532
$110k+	$46,801	$187,204

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Rochester

16.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$21,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Rochester Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$79,042

Median Earnings (10yr)

$21,000

Median Debt

3.8x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Rochester — 3.8x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Rochester True Cost by Family Income

16% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Rochester enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$9,678	$38,712
$30-48k	$12,185	$48,740
$48-75k	$21,087	$84,348
$75-110k	$27,883	$111,532
$110k+	$46,801	$187,204

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,924
Total Cost of Attendance	$85,962

Financial Aid & Student Debt

16.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$21,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$68,333

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of Rochester Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Rochester actually cost per year?

University of Rochester's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $85,962/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $23,527/yr, a 73% discount off sticker price.

Does University of Rochester offer good financial aid?

16% of University of Rochester students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Rochester also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Rochester requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of Rochester?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $9,678/yr at University of Rochester after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $46,801/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of Rochester worth the cost?

University of Rochester graduates earn a median of $79,042 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $343,848 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.