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Verified October 24, 2026 from University of Rochester's admissions page

University of Rochester application deadlines, 2026-27

University of Rochester offers 3 application rounds for students entering in fall 2027: Early Decision (due November 1), Early Decision II (due January 5), Regular Decision (due January 5). Early Decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll.

Early Decision (binding)
Nov 1
decisions around Dec 15
Early Decision II (binding)
Jan 5
application due
Regular Decision
Jan 5
decisions around Apr 1

Every 2026-27 date

Every date from the school's own page. Your applicant portal is the final word.

RoundApply byDecisions
Early Decision (binding)November 1, 2026Around December 15, 2026
Early Decision II (binding)January 5, 2027Not published
Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027Around April 1, 2027
  • CSS Profile due December 1, 2026
  • FAFSA by December 1, 2026
  • Enrollment deposit due May 1, 2027
  • Application fee: $50, waivers accepted

Source: University of Rochester admissions, read October 24, 2026. Schools occasionally move dates; check your portal before you submit.

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Questions

When is the University of Rochester application deadline for 2026-27?

The earliest 2026-27 deadline is Early Decision on November 1, 2026. Regular Decision applications are due January 5, 2027. Dates were read from University of Rochester's own admissions page on October 24, 2026; confirm in your applicant portal.

When does University of Rochester release decisions?

Early Decision: around December 15, 2026. Regular Decision: around April 1, 2027.

Is University of Rochester Early Decision binding?

Yes. Early Decision is a binding commitment: if University of Rochester admits you, you withdraw your other applications and enroll. Apply ED only to a school you would choose over every other, and only if the financial aid offer is likely to work for your family.

What are the University of Rochester financial aid deadlines?

CSS Profile: December 1, 2026. FAFSA: December 1, 2026.

How much is the University of Rochester application fee?

$50, and fee waivers are accepted.

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