Yes, it can be difficult to get into the University of Rochester because it is a selective school. The acceptance rate at the university fluctuates from year to year and across various programs, but generally speaking, it is below 30%.The University of Rochester requires applicants to have a strong academic record that emphasizes demanding coursework and high grades. Additionally, they must show evidence of a variety of extracurricular activities, leadership experiences, and community involvement in addition to submitting their competitive test scores (from the SAT or ACT).