Rochester University's published cost of attendance is $41,787. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,463, middle-income families pay around $19,771, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,821.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $41,787 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,196 |
| Room and Board | $10,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,130 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$20,331 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,456 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,463 |
| $30–48k | $17,173 |
| $48–75k | $19,771 |
| $75–110k | $20,596 |
| $110k+ | $25,821 |
Rochester University's published cost of attendance is $41,787. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,463, middle-income families pay around $19,771, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,821. Azimuth ranks Rochester University #732 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Rochester University meets demonstrated financial need through need-based aid, with aid packages combining grants, loans, and work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,475, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,987; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at Rochester University's median four-year earnings of $50,000, median federal debt of $24,475 projects to a monthly payment of about $277 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Rochester University earn median 4-year earnings of $50,000, placing the institution in the 10.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Rochester University in the 56.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Rochester University #1056 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Rochester University's concentration in education and related fields. Teacher Education is the largest program with 79 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $43,039, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 32 students with median 4-year earnings of $60,312, while Psychology, General and Kinesiology round out the top programs with 24 and 22 graduates respectively, earning $46,344 and $45,314 four years after enrollment. The institution's program portfolio, anchored in Education, supports stable career pathways and long-term earnings growth aligned with regional labor-market demand.
