Roberts Wesleyan College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3856 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1081 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1010 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #99 of 221 | In New York State |
| #5 of 9 | In Rochester |
| #2556 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Free Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,048
- Graduates
- 525
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- 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 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,006 | 348 | 658 |
| Admissions | 1,001 | 346 | 655 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 205 | 76 | 129 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 1 | 5 |
727 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
240 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
60 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Roberts Wesleyan College are 1150-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Roberts Wesleyan College are 25-30 (middle 50% range).
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 | 1087 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 214 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 121 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 59 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 38 (2%) |
| Asian | 31 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (1%) |
| 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 $23,341 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 | $18,191 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,069 |
| $48-75K | $24,031 |
| $75-110K | $27,042 |
| $110K+ | $28,173 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,788 | $14,598 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,788 | $14,598 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,788 | $14,598 |
| Fee in-district | $1,336 | $325 |
| Fee in-state | $1,336 | $325 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,336 | $325 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 711 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,792 |
| Room charge | $7,026 |
| Meal charge | $4,766 |
Roberts Wesleyan College majors
Roberts Wesleyan College has granted 367 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 267 master's across 17 programs, and 8 doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Roberts Wesleyan College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 68 | ||
| Social Work | 26 | 32 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 35 | ||
| Education, Other | 52 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 31 | 19 | ||
| Homeland Security | 24 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 24 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 5 | 16 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 19 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 16 | |||
| Nursing Education | 13 | |||
| School Psychology | 11 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | |||
| Psychology, General | 10 | |||
| Biochemistry | 8 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | 4 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | 6 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Public Health, General | 6 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |||
| General Studies | 5 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Computer Science | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Digital Arts | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 367 | 267 | 8 |
Roberts Wesleyan College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Roberts Wesleyan College has published 214 scientific papers with 5,760 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 14 |
| 1992 | 1 | 9 |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 |
| 1994 | 3 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 |
| 1996 | 4 | 20 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 | 3 | 16 |
| 1999 | 3 | 20 |
| 2000 | 2 | 17 |
| 2001 | 2 | 24 |
| 2002 | 5 | 12 |
| 2003 | 5 | 19 |
| 2004 | 5 | 32 |
| 2005 | 8 | 59 |
| 2006 | 3 | 44 |
| 2007 | 5 | 43 |
| 2008 | 7 | 53 |
| 2009 | 3 | 65 |
| 2010 | 5 | 65 |
| 2011 | 8 | 61 |
| 2012 | 4 | 101 |
| 2013 | 7 | 132 |
| 2014 | 4 | 173 |
| 2015 | 6 | 173 |
| 2016 | 9 | 167 |
| 2017 | 5 | 214 |
| 2018 | 9 | 332 |
| 2019 | 14 | 442 |
| 2020 | 11 | 644 |
| 2021 | 11 | 819 |
| 2022 | 9 | 882 |
| 2023 | 9 | 943 |
Notable alumni
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Jennifer Suhr
- Occupations
- athletics competitorpole vaulter
- 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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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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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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Timothy D. Bellavia
- Occupations
- children's writerwriter
- 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 45)
- Occupations
- saxophonist
- Biography
-
Daniel Bennett is an American saxophonist who lives in Manhattan. Daniel Bennett is best known for his "folk jazz" music. Bennett contends that his music is "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. Daniel Bennett has performed in Broadway, Off-Broadway and commercial recordings in New York City.
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Adam Christopher Earnheardt
- Occupations
- university teachercommunication scholar
- 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 | 281 |
| 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 |