Roberts Wesleyan College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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Roberts Wesleyan College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,710 students enrolled. This college was established in 1866 and is one of the 15 colleges located in Rochester, New York.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
71
Fair
Roberts Wesleyan College will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

RWC deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Management, Social Work, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The rate of student retention at Roberts Wesleyan College is high at 83% (above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is average: 69%. Approximately 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Roberts Wesleyan College is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$33,600
High
Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $32,400 per academic year. The additional fees at RWC beyond tuition are around $1,200; which totals $33,600 a year.

Read the details about Roberts Wesleyan College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to government data, 1,538 applications were submitted and 1,166 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Roberts Wesleyan College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Roberts Wesleyan College provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Roberts Wesleyan College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Roberts Wesleyan College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, approximately $6,800 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at RWC. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Roberts Wesleyan College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Roberts Wesleyan College Location and Maps



Post Address: Roberts Wesleyan College, 2301 Westside Dr, Rochester, New York 14624, USA
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