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Paying for Rochester

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Rochester actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Rochester's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$9,678/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$12,185/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$21,087/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$27,883/yr after aid
$110k+$46,801/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$89,562
Tuition & fees$65,870
Room & board$19,792
Average net price$35,000
Students on aid67%
Financial needMeets most demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

Rochester cost & aid FAQ

How much does Rochester cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $35,000 per year at Rochester after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $89,562. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Rochester cost by family income?

At Rochester, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $9,678 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $46,801 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Rochester give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Rochester's financial aid office.

Does Rochester meet full financial need?

Meets most demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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