Rochester College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6472 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1779 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1691 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #2 of 2 | In Rochester Hills |
| #2089 of 2,534 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 1,161
- Graduates
- 32
- 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 98% and is among the 25% 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 | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Applicants | 595 | 258 | 334 |
| Admissions | 581 | 252 | 326 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 129 | 61 | 67 |
714 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
204 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 | 750 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 166 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 109 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 59 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 35 (3%) |
| Asian | 24 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rochester College is $21,611 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 | $18,463 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,173 |
| $48-75K | $19,771 |
| $75-110K | $20,596 |
| $110K+ | $25,821 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,196 | $13,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,196 | $13,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,196 | $13,176 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 313 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,486 |
| Room charge | $5,610 |
| Meal charge | $4,876 |
Rochester College majors
Rochester College has granted 168 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 9 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 | 38 | ||
| Psychology, General | 24 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 19 | 168 | 9 |
Rochester College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 38% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rochester College has published 320 scientific papers with 9,143 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 47 |
| 1994 | 1 | 46 |
| 1995 | 5 | 48 |
| 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 | 366 |
| 2011 | 6 | 387 |
| 2012 | 10 | 403 |
| 2013 | 9 | 379 |
| 2014 | 13 | 464 |
| 2015 | 15 | 383 |
| 2016 | 12 | 373 |
| 2017 | 10 | 336 |
| 2018 | 4 | 399 |
| 2019 | 7 | 379 |
| 2020 | 16 | 398 |
| 2021 | 12 | 390 |
| 2022 | 15 | 322 |
| 2023 | 8 | 334 |
| 2024 | 10 | 310 |
| 2025 | 5 | 239 |
General info
| Alternative names | RC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 150 |
| 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 |