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University of Rochester School of Medicine

University of Rochester School of Medicine

Rochester, NY / School Detail
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APPLICATION FEE
$100
Tuition In State
$70,620
Tuition Out of State
$70,620
Average GPA
3.8
AVERAGE MCAT
517

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Private Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
104
Founding Year
1925
Accreditation Year
1942
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SDN Insights

Cost of Attendance: $457,827
Estimate repayment

Estimated loan burden for Rochester using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.

Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living

Rochester, NY is about 0.92x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,760 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.

Environment: Urban

Nestled in an area with excellent walkability and strong biking infrastructure, Rochester offers students flexibility in how they get around. Whether on foot or bike, most destinations are easily accessible, making for a convenient daily routine.

Interview Feedback

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.

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Secondary Essays for Rochester

1. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Involvement in community is one of the pillars of our education. Tell us about a community you identify with and how you are involved with it.
2. Other
If you previously applied to medical school, briefly describe any experiences you have been part of since your last application.
3. Motivation and Fit
MSTP Only: Briefly describe your research interests and how the opportunities at URMC fit with your graduate training goals.
4. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Involvement in the community is one of the pillars of the University of Rochester School of Medicine's education. Please tell us about a community you identify with and how you are involved in it.
5. Personal Experiences and Challenges
(Optional) Please describe any challenges or special circumstances that have affected your application.
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About the School

This is a new era in which innovative approaches to medical education are required to prepare physicians who can integrate the healing power of the doctor-patient relationship with rapidly expanding developments in scientific knowledge, technology, clinical practice, and health care delivery systems. No medical school is more poised than Rochester to take this leadership role.

Curriculum

The Double Helix Curriculum takes the application of adult learning principles to a higher-level emphasizing problem-based learning and integrating instruction across disciplines and between the basic and clinical sciences. Furthering this integration, there are six named Themes throughout the curriculum. These important topics each have specified learning objectives in courses throughout the Double Helix Curriculum, and as with traditional courses and clerkships, there are faculty directors for each of the six themes. These themes are: Prevention, Health Systems, Nutrition, Ethics and Law, and Aging.

Facilities

Today, that concept of physically integrating patient care and academics under one roof is still going strong. The main campus of the University of Rochester Medical Center covers over 4.4 million sq. feet of space. Strong Memorial Hospital covers 1.6 million sq. feet, the School of Medicine 2.1 million sq. feet, and the School of Nursing and the Eastman Dental Center about 100,000 sq. feet each.

Last Updated: Oct 17, 2025