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University of Rochester
(UR)
About
The University of Rochester is a private research university in Rochester, New York, United States. It was founded in 1850 and moved into its current campus, next to the Genesee River in 1930. With approximately 30,000 full-time employees, the university is the largest private employer in Upstate New York and the seventh-largest in all of New York State.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 68 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,505
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 36%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
- Staff
- 1,225
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | 15 | 77.6 | 2026 |
| Performing Arts | 19 | 76.4 | 2026 |
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 101-140 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =134 | 70.6 | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =151 | 68.7 | 2026 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =274 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =295 | 67.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =396 | 61.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
US News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | 61 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =89 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =105 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =113 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =116 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =119 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | =145 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =155 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =167 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 170 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 182 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =185 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 205 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =246 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 246 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =265 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =294 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =324 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =358 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =536 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =620 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =771 | 64.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =844 | 64.2 | 2026 |
ARWU
29 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | =84 | 60.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 101â125 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 151â175 | 54.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 151â175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176â200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176â200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201â250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201â250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251â300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301â400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Rochester?
University of Rochester's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 251, THE Rank 127, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank 201.
When was University of Rochester founded?
University of Rochester was founded in 1850.
What are the top subjects at University of Rochester?
Top subjects at University of Rochester include: Music, Performing Arts, Dentistry, Optics, Biotechnology.
Where is University of Rochester located?
University of Rochester is located in Rochester, United States.