Hello! I'm an international student interested in applying to the University of Rochester. Does anyone have any info on the acceptance rate for international students there? Thanks a bunch!
Hi! While the University of Rochester doesn't publicly release specific acceptance rate data for international students, it's generally known that, at most universities, acceptance rates for international students are often slightly lower than domestic student acceptance rates. There are a few reasons for this, but generally speaking, American students are simply more familiar with the college application process in the United States, and thus can generally put together stronger applications.
For reference, the overall acceptance rate at the University of Rochester in recent years has been around 30%. So, as an international student, you may be looking at a rate in the 20-25% range.
However, many international students successfully apply to University of Rochester each year. If you present a strong application with a solid GPA, competitive test scores (if you're submitting them), meaningful extracurriculars, and compelling essays, you'll have a great shot of getting in. Ultimately, those are the factors that matter most, not your country of origin.
Best of luck with your application to the University of Rochester!
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