BS/MD PROGRAM · CDS 2024-2025
University of Rochester — Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS) BS/MD
Rochester, NY 6,331 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
BS/MD8-Year
Accept
40.1%
Yield
15.4%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1410–1540
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
680–750
SAT Math (mid 50%)
730–790
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
32–34
GPA (avg, admitted)
3.72
GPA NOTEAverage high school GPA of 3.72; 71% of enrolled students were in the top 10% of their high school class.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED | Nov 1 | 38.0% | ED1: Nov 1, ~38% |
| ED | Jan 5 | — | ED2: Jan 5, NR |
| RD | Jan 5 | 40.0% | RD: Jan 5, ~40% |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$71,750
Total COA
$93,076
Avg need-based aid
$58,328
Avg merit award
$13,256
Net price after avg need aid
$34,748
Rochester REMS meets 98% of demonstrated need on average.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Rochester REMS's AP Policy
The University of Rochester awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5, with a maximum of 16 credits applicable toward a degree. AP credit can be used to satisfy major or minor requirements, but not for the primary writing requirement or to accelerate graduation.
Min score
4
Credit cap
16 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Learn, Discover, Heal, Create—and Make the World Ever Better.
Distilled Themes
interdisciplinary researchservice to the publicleadership in a globally connected worldequity and inclusionarts and humanities
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01The University of Rochester values students who are not only academically gifted but also possess a strong sense of purpose and a desire to make a positive impact on the world.
- 02They seek out students who are intellectually curious and eager to take advantage of the university's 'open curriculum' to forge their own unique educational path.
- 03A demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership is highly valued, reflecting the university's 'Meliora' ethos.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrate a strong sense of purpose and a desire to make a positive impact on the world, in line with the university's 'Meliora' motto.
- 02Highlight intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning, not just achieving high grades.
- 03Show genuine interest in the University of Rochester through a thoughtful and well-researched application.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't demonstrate a genuine interest in the University of Rochester
- Failing to articulate a clear sense of purpose or passion in the application essays
- Having a purely academic focus with limited or superficial extracurricular involvement
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Eastman School of MusicInstitute of OpticsHajim School of Engineering & Applied SciencesSchool of NursingDepartment of Political ScienceDepartment of Economics
BS/MD Detail
Accelerated medical track specifics.
Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS); University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry; 8 years; ~10-15 seats per cycle; MCAT not required; 3.6 GPA to maintain.
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Must apply by November 1 to be considered for REMS under Early Decision.
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Feb 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Must apply by November 15 to be considered for REMS under Regular Decision.
Jan 5, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Important
The University of Rochester considers demonstrated interest important, as stated in their Common Data Set.
What they watch
- Virtual info session
- Email opens / clicks
- Optional interview
Coach action
Attend virtual sessions, open emails, and schedule an interview to show your interest.
Provenance