Rochester College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5894 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1656 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1570 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #2 of 2 | In Rochester Hills |
| #1880 of 2,294 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,140
- Graduates
- 27
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 72% | 71% |
| Applicants | 929 | 341 | 583 |
| Admissions | 663 | 246 | 413 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 227 | 102 | 124 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
742 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
208 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 723 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 183 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 104 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 57 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (3%) |
| Asian | 25 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rochester College is $18,665 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 | $14,881 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,864 |
| $48-75K | $18,055 |
| $75-110K | $18,778 |
| $110K+ | $22,118 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,736 | $11,034 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,736 | $11,034 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,736 | $11,034 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 313 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,440 |
| Room charge | $4,994 |
| Meal charge | $4,446 |
Rochester College majors
Rochester College has granted 215 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs and 12 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 | 66 | ||
| Psychology, General | 24 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 19 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 17 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 15 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 12 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 17 | 215 | 12 |
Rochester College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 32% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rochester College has published 313 scientific papers with 6,576 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), Environmental Science, and Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 28 |
| 1992 | 2 | 40 |
| 1993 | 1 | 33 |
| 1994 | 1 | 31 |
| 1995 | 6 | 35 |
| 1996 | 7 | 48 |
| 1997 | 6 | 61 |
| 1998 | 5 | 59 |
| 1999 | 2 | 88 |
| 2000 | 1 | 103 |
| 2001 | 13 | 95 |
| 2002 | 9 | 138 |
| 2003 | 9 | 138 |
| 2004 | 11 | 129 |
| 2005 | 8 | 139 |
| 2006 | 13 | 170 |
| 2007 | 9 | 211 |
| 2008 | 25 | 244 |
| 2009 | 9 | 225 |
| 2010 | 8 | 270 |
| 2011 | 5 | 284 |
| 2012 | 8 | 328 |
| 2013 | 11 | 290 |
| 2014 | 13 | 366 |
| 2015 | 14 | 314 |
| 2016 | 10 | 291 |
| 2017 | 11 | 275 |
| 2018 | 5 | 306 |
| 2019 | 7 | 290 |
| 2020 | 13 | 294 |
| 2021 | 12 | 278 |
| 2022 | 14 | 233 |
| 2023 | 7 | 204 |
General info
| Alternative names | RC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 159 |
| 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 |