Rochester is recognized as an American Tier-1 research university where students and faculty team up across disciplines to challenge current conventions and theories. Located in Western New York, it's undergraduate student body of 5,500 students come from all 50 states and 140 countries, creating a truly global environment on campus and an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives and experiences. Rochester's open curriculum has no required subjects and allows students to study what they love by designing their own educational plan. 200+ programs of study, ranging from traditional to self-designed, promote students' pursuit of their academic goals in an environment designed to inspire, support, and empower them. With over 77% of undergraduate students participating in research, the Rochester experience is marked by opportunities that other schools offer only to graduate students.