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College Info
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- private
Official website
simon.rochester.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Simon Business School
Simon Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Rochester, located in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1958 and renamed in 1986 in honor of William E. Simon, the school is known for its rigorous, economics-based approach to business education and strong programs in finance, accounting, marketing, and analytics. It offers full-time and part-time MBA programs, specialized master's degrees, PhD programs, and executive education, attracting students from around the world who seek a data-driven, analytical business curriculum.
Key Facts
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QS World University Rankings #39 · 2026Times Higher Education #1986 · 2026US News & World Report #2025 · 2026QS World University Rankings #39 · 2025Times Higher Education #1986 · 2025US News & World Report #2025 · 2025
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, located within the University of Rochester River Campus in Rochester, New York
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
100% placement rate
Popular fields
Data ScienceHuman Resource ManagementEntrepreneurshipMarketingBusiness AnalyticsFinanceInformation SystemsBusiness Administration
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, located within the University of Rochester River Campus in Rochester, New York
Location: Rochester, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Schlegel HallGleason HallSimon Business School LibraryUniversity LibrariesResearch CentersCollaborative Learning SpacesStudent Lounge AreasCareer Management Center
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.4, p25=3.4, p75=3.4 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school