University of Rochester

University of Rochester is a private nonprofit four-year university in Rochester, New York, located in a midsize city setting. With 13,860 students enrolled (IPEDS 2023), it is a large research institution that includes substantial healthcare and nursing education programs. The university holds a quality score of 73.00 out of 100.

The University of Rochester reports a completion rate of 84% and a retention rate of 93% (IPEDS 2023). Its healthcare-related programs span multiple nursing specialties and health administration, including Registered Nursing at the associate level, plus bachelor's programs in Family Practice Nursing, Hospital/Healthcare Administration, Pediatric Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, and Adult Health Nursing. This range of offerings provides pathways from entry-level nursing through advanced specializations.

Situated in western New York's largest city, the university benefits from proximity to the Strong Memorial Hospital system and a robust regional healthcare employment market. Students in its nursing and health programs gain access to clinical training opportunities at affiliated medical facilities, connecting classroom instruction to hands-on patient care experience.