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Rush Rhees Library
Location: Rochester, NY
Tuition:$37,250
Room & Board:$10,810
Student Body Size: 4,839
Admission Difficulty: Average
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Posted on Overall Experience by psuedonym

Don't let the name fool you....

"Don't let the name fool you. Just because the University of Rochester is not some brand-name Ivy doesn't mean it's sub-par to Ivy League schools. If you've come to study, you're in the right place. I have never met so many..."

Posted on 8/12/2009

Posted on Campus Strictness by UREN

The campus is not too strict...

"The campus is not too strict about drinking. Occasionally some of the parties will get split up by a visit from security, but they just check to make sure that nothing is too out of hand, and then leave. If you get caught..."

Posted on 6/19/2009

Posted on Campus Strictness by URJB

Not very strict about...

"Not very strict about drinking, especially at the frat quad. They are a little more strict about drugs, though you can usually get away all right if it's your first time getting caught."

Posted on 6/19/2009

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Posted on Academics by Anonymous

I have been very lucky; as a...

"I have been very lucky; as a history major and an art major, my classes are very interesting. The teachers are very energetic, making you further interested."

Posted on 11/19/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

For the most part, the...

"For the most part, the professors are pretty good. They’re easily accessible through office hours and are usually good about scheduling individual meetings. When you get a professor that is genuinely passionate about his area..."

Posted on 11/19/2008

Posted on Academics by Anonymous

Pretty much all the classes...

"Pretty much all the classes are interesting, and most of the teachers are great. Some teachers seem to avoid undergrads, but in general, professors are open to talking to students and try to answer any questions that they..."

Posted on 11/19/2008

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