Rochester College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5999 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1680 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1594 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #2 of 2 | In Rochester Hills |
| #2043 of 2,491 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 1,144
- Graduates
- 29
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- rochesteru.edu
Rochester College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rochester College has an acceptance rate of 65% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult 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 | 65% | 66% | 65% |
| Applicants | 490 | 144 | 343 |
| Admissions | 320 | 95 | 223 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 141 | 70 | 70 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
733 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
216 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 717 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 159 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 136 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 59 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 32 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rochester College is $19,660 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 | $15,716 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,338 |
| $48-75K | $19,451 |
| $75-110K | $22,280 |
| $110K+ | $21,860 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,938 | $12,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,938 | $12,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,938 | $12,600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 331 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,800 |
| Room charge | $5,244 |
| Meal charge | $4,556 |
Rochester College majors
Rochester College has granted 177 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs and 14 master's in Divinity/Ministry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rochester College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 49 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 22 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 6 | 14 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Urban Ministry | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 25 | 177 | 14 |
Rochester College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 33% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rochester College has published 317 scientific papers with 8,953 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Pathology, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 56 |
| 1993 | 1 | 47 |
| 1994 | 1 | 46 |
| 1995 | 5 | 46 |
| 1996 | 7 | 62 |
| 1997 | 5 | 76 |
| 1998 | 4 | 72 |
| 1999 | 2 | 112 |
| 2000 | 2 | 119 |
| 2001 | 15 | 120 |
| 2002 | 11 | 186 |
| 2003 | 9 | 202 |
| 2004 | 11 | 167 |
| 2005 | 9 | 187 |
| 2006 | 7 | 233 |
| 2007 | 8 | 277 |
| 2008 | 14 | 333 |
| 2009 | 7 | 324 |
| 2010 | 8 | 367 |
| 2011 | 6 | 386 |
| 2012 | 10 | 403 |
| 2013 | 9 | 379 |
| 2014 | 13 | 463 |
| 2015 | 15 | 382 |
| 2016 | 12 | 373 |
| 2017 | 10 | 336 |
| 2018 | 4 | 398 |
| 2019 | 7 | 379 |
| 2020 | 16 | 398 |
| 2021 | 12 | 390 |
| 2022 | 15 | 321 |
| 2023 | 8 | 333 |
| 2024 | 10 | 307 |
General info
| Alternative names | RC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 161 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, Michigan, 48307 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 2482182011 |