MS in Finance

University of Rochester (United States) · Rochester, NY, USA

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University of Rochester is a private institution that was founded in 1850. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,521 (fall 2020), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 707 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Rochester's ranking in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #34. Its tuition and fees are $59,344. The University of Rochester describes itself as one of the smallest and most collegiate schools among the nation’s top research universities. The Yellowjackets mainly compete in the University Athletic Association and participate in NCAA Division III sports. The school also offers more than 250 student organizations, and one quarter of students are affiliated with Greek life on campus. Rochester’s a cappella ensembles are among the country’s best. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, and two-thirds of the juniors and more than half of the seniors choose to remain on campus. Rochester’s main campus is located two miles south of downtown Rochester, N.Y., in the bend of the Genesee River. The University of Rochester’s graduate programs include the highly ranked William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Medical Center, Department of Political Science and Department of Economics.

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Basic Info

Institute

Simon Business School

Degree

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Finance

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 26300

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 75000

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 75000

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

103

(waiver offered)

IELTS

7.3

(waiver offered)

Duolingo

130

GRE Quant

159 - 170

GRE Verbal

149 - 164

GRE Total

308 - 334

(waiver offered)

GMAT (Old)

630 - 740

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

05 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

15 Feb, 2026

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

Degree Transcript

Common Document

School-issued official transcripts, scanned and uploaded for each college attended. Please provide all transcripts—both from undergraduate and graduate school (if applicable).

Essay

University Specific

In 250–500 words total, respond to the following prompts: 1) Describe your short-term and long-term post-graduation goals. 2) Given the fluctuation of economic and industry hiring trends, identify a back-up plan should your short-term goal not be immediately attainable. 3) How does your past education and experience support your career objectives? 4) What aspects of your intended Simon Business School program make it a good choice for your graduate study?

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

Academic/Professional

Resume

Common Document

We require a business formatted résumé (not a CV) and recommend it be no longer than two pages. Focus on quantifying your accomplishments and be sure to keep the formatting clean and easy to read.

Personal Statement

University Specific

You may use this optional section to share information not included elsewhere in your application or to provide clarification on aspects of your candidacy (e.g., grades, gaps, circumstances) that may benefit from additional explanation. (500-word limit)

Test Score Report

Common Document

1) IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo 2) GMAT/GRE

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FAQs

The tuition fees for both domestic and international students for the MS in Finance program at the University of Rochester are $88,500.
The next available intake for the MS in Finance program at the University of Rochester is in August 2025.
To apply for the MS in Finance program at the University of Rochester, you need to submit a resume, writing sample, degree transcript, test score report, video essay, essay, letter of recommendation (LOR), degree certificate, and test score report.
The English proficiency requirements for the MS in Finance program at the University of Rochester are a TOEFL score of 100 or higher, an IELTS score of 7.5 or higher, or a Duolingo score of 125 or higher.
The median undergraduate GPA for applicants to the MS in Finance program at the University of Rochester is 3.3.

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