Rochester University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Rochester University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,170 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1959 and is one of the 2 schools located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Rochester University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are available at Rochester University.

Majors
Offered
27
Rochester University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Psychology, General Studies, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Rochester University is relatively low at 61% (way below Michigan average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The graduation rate at Rochester University is low: 42%.

Student to faculty ratio at Rochester University is pretty decent: 14:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very high - $26,800 a year. The additional fees at Rochester University not covered by tuition are about $1,200, which totals $28,000 per year.

Read the details about Rochester University 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
71%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 929 applications were submitted and 663 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rochester University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,000
Medium
Rochester University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rochester University, 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
B
Dicey
Rochester University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: approximately $5,000 per year.

Based on the college crime data, Rochester University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rochester University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rochester University
800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan
48307, USA
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