Overview
Founded in 1925 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry emerged as a bold experiment in medical education, deliberately built adjacent to Strong Memorial Hospital to unify clinical practice, research, and teaching under one roof. The school became internationally influential through George Engel's development of the biopsychosocial model of medicine in the 1970s, a framework that reshaped how physicians worldwide approach patient care by integrating psychological and social factors alongside biological ones. It is consistently ranked among the top research-intensive medical schools in the nation, particularly recognized for primary care training, neuroscience, vaccine biology, and aging research.
At a Glance
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Rochester, New York |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Total students | 1,900 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 4% |
| Graduation rate | 97% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $64,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,000 |
| Room & board | $16,000 |
| Average financial aid | $40,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.80 |
| Regular deadline | October 15 (AMCAS) |
Top Programs
- Medicine (MD)
- Biomedical Sciences PhD
- Dentistry
- Nursing
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.