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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: UR, U of R, Yellowjackets
Private Nonprofit school in Rochester, New York, United States of America
Founded in 1850 by Baptist minister Martin Brewer Anderson, the University of Rochester enrolls over 11,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs on its 707‑acre campus along the Genesee River. It comprises six schools — including the Eastman School of Music, the Simon Business School, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry — offering more than 200 degree programs in arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health professions. With a 9:1 student‑faculty ratio and membership in the Association of American Universities, Rochester is classified as an 'R1: Doctoral University – Very high research activity.' Its $3.52 billion endowment supports research centers like the Laboratory for Laser Energetics and Strong Memorial Hospital, amplifying its impact in optics, health sciences, and technology. The campus also features the Memorial Art Gallery and fosters global partnerships and community engagement.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
Rochester maintains a test‑optional admissions policy for all undergraduate applicants; SAT or ACT scores are neither required nor disadvantageous, and applicants may choose whether to include them. Test‑optional truly means optional: applicants who do not submit scores will not be penalized in admission or scholarship decisions.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Aurora, New York, United States of America
Wells College was a private liberal arts college in Aurora, NY, founded in 1868 and closed in 2024 after 156 years of operation.
New York, New York, United States of America
Yeshiva University is a private Modern Orthodox Jewish university in New York City, chartered in 1886, with an undergraduate focus on dual Torah and secular curricula.
Canton, New York, United States of America
SUNY Canton is a public college in Canton, NY, offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs with an emphasis on technology and applied learning.
Albany, New York, United States of America
Excelsior University is a private online university based in Albany, NY, offering flexible undergraduate and graduate programs for adult learners.
Hyde Park, New York, United States of America
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is a private nonprofit culinary school with its main campus in Hyde Park, NY, and branch campuses in California, Texas, and Singapore.
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Bryant & Stratton College is a private for‑profit college with campuses across multiple U.S. states offering associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
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