Roberts Wesleyan College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3924 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1097 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1025 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #101 of 221 | In New York State |
| #5 of 9 | In Rochester |
| #2742 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Free Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,092
- Graduates
- 527
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.roberts.edu
Roberts Wesleyan College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Roberts Wesleyan College has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 74% | 81% |
| Applicants | 1,314 | 544 | 770 |
| Admissions | 1,022 | 402 | 620 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 209 | 98 | 111 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
487 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
446 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 965
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Roberts Wesleyan College are 965-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 2%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1111 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 235 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 137 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 53 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 36 (2%) |
| Asian | 31 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 11 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Roberts Wesleyan College is $24,202 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,371 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,400 |
| $48-75K | $21,935 |
| $75-110K | $25,180 |
| $110K+ | $26,757 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,004 | $15,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,004 | $15,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,004 | $15,120 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | $325 |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | $325 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 | $325 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 618 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,996 |
| Room charge | $7,090 |
| Meal charge | $5,906 |
Roberts Wesleyan College majors
Roberts Wesleyan College has granted 287 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 245 master's across 15 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roberts Wesleyan College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 63 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 60 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 36 | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 17 | 28 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 15 | 29 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 29 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 26 | |||
| Education, Other | 25 | |||
| Psychology, General | 18 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 15 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 12 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | |||
| General Studies | 10 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 9 | |||
| Homeland Security | 9 | |||
| Public Health, General | 8 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Nursing Education | 7 | |||
| School Psychology | 7 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Physics, General | 6 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Computer Science | 4 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Music, General | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | 2 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 287 | 245 | 9 |
Roberts Wesleyan College has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 62% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Roberts Wesleyan College has published 232 scientific papers with 7,896 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Medicine, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 12 |
| 1993 | 2 | 22 |
| 1994 | 3 | 17 |
| 1995 | 2 | 20 |
| 1996 | 4 | 22 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 | 3 | 18 |
| 1999 | 5 | 21 |
| 2000 | 2 | 19 |
| 2001 | 2 | 29 |
| 2002 | 5 | 17 |
| 2003 | 6 | 27 |
| 2004 | 5 | 39 |
| 2005 | 7 | 64 |
| 2006 | 3 | 56 |
| 2007 | 6 | 54 |
| 2008 | 7 | 66 |
| 2009 | 3 | 68 |
| 2010 | 6 | 73 |
| 2011 | 9 | 80 |
| 2012 | 4 | 145 |
| 2013 | 6 | 148 |
| 2014 | 4 | 168 |
| 2015 | 5 | 192 |
| 2016 | 9 | 200 |
| 2017 | 4 | 240 |
| 2018 | 10 | 382 |
| 2019 | 16 | 513 |
| 2020 | 12 | 790 |
| 2021 | 9 | 999 |
| 2022 | 10 | 972 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1114 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1134 |
Notable alumni
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Jennifer Suhr
- Occupations
- pole vaulterathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Jennifer Lynn Suhr is an American former pole vaulter. She has been an Olympic and World champion, has been ranked #1 in the World, has been the #1 American pole vaulter since 2006, and has won a total of 17 US National Championships (7 Indoor, 10 Outdoor). She holds the world indoor pole vault record at 5.03 m (16 ft 6 in). She holds the American women's pole vault record indoors. In 2008, she won the U.S. Olympic trials, setting an American record of 4.92 m (16 ft 2 in) and won a silver medal in the Beijing Olympics. She won the gold medal at the London Olympics on August 6, 2012. Track & Field News named her American Female Athlete of the Year for 2008.
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Kirk Wagar
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
Kirk W. B. Wagar is a former United States Ambassador to Singapore. He was sworn in as ambassador on September 4, 2013. Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Wagar left his post as ambassador on January 20, 2017.
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Brian Kolb
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Brian M. Kolb is an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 131st district from 2000 to 2021. Kolb also served as minority leader from 2009 to 2020.
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David Gantt
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
David F. Gantt Jr. was an American politician who served as a member of the New York Assembly from 1983 to 2020 as a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to his Assembly tenure, he was a member of the Monroe County, New York Legislature. He was the first and, until the election of Demond Meeks in 2020, only black person to represent Monroe County in the New York Assembly.
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Anthony Watson
- Years
- 1989-.. (age 36)
- Occupations
- skeleton racer
- Biography
-
Anthony Watson is an American-born skeleton racer who competed on behalf of Jamaica in the 2018 Winter Olympics, becoming the first athlete to represent the Caribbean nation in the winter sport.
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Timothy D. Bellavia
- Occupations
- writerchildren's writer
- Biography
-
Timothy Bellavia is an American children's author, fabric artist and educator. Bellavia is best known for his education research through his We Are All the Same Inside children's book series and accompanying Sage doll.
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Daniel Bennett
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 46)
- Occupations
- saxophonist
- Biography
-
Daniel Bennett is an American saxophonist, based in Manhattan, who is best known for his folk jazz music. He describes his idiom as "a mix of jazz, folk, and twentieth century minimalism." The Daniel Bennett Group was voted "Best New Jazz Group" in the New York City Hot House Jazz Awards. Bennett has performed in Broadway and Off-Broadway, and he has made commercial recordings in New York City.
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Adam Christopher Earnheardt
- Occupations
- communication scholaruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Adam Christopher Earnheardt is an American academic and author, sports and communication researcher, and social media critic. He is professor and former chair of the Department of Communication at Youngstown State University, located in Youngstown, Ohio. He researches the effects of communication devices and social media on society, and studies the media uses and psychology of sports fans and families. Earnheardt was a columnist with Mahoning Matters, a news outlet with the Google-McClatchy Compass Project where he wrote about family and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earnheardt was a weekly columnist for The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle newspapers from 2014 to 2021, where he focused on the impact of technology and media on relationships and society.
General info
| Alternative names | RWC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Motto | Ora et Labora Pray and Work |
| Colors | red, white, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 266 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2301 Westside Dr Rochester, New York, 14624 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 211,000 |
| Phone | 5855946000 |