Rochester University
Rochester Hills, MI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 842
Graduate Enrollment: 27
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Churches of Christ
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 98.09%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 14.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.0% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.0%
Black: 20.8%
Hispanic: 3.6%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.7%
Unknown race: 3.3%
Black: 20.8%
Hispanic: 3.6%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.7%
Unknown race: 3.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $33,462
In-State tuition: $25,462Out-of-State tuition: $25,462
Estimated books and supplies: $1,872 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,106 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $906 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $4,938 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $906 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,888 (2017)
Median Family Income: $32,020 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 52.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,475 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $259 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,616 |
| $30k-48k | $24,484 |
| $48k-75k | $25,355 |
| $75k-110k | $28,025 |
| $110k+ | $28,462 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 22%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,475 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,730 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,245 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 50.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 53.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 63.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 37.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,234 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,679 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Behavioral Sciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 26 | $26,166 | $237 | $32,282 ($2,690) | $46,130 ($3,844) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 61 | $25,217 | $177 | $30,561 ($2,547) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 10 | $27,000 | $284 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 22 | $29,687 | $263 | $29,148 ($2,429) | $47,992 ($3,999) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | $35,500 | $329 | $66,532 ($5,544) | $66,808 ($5,567) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $31,250 | $290 | $42,374 ($3,531) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,016Full time faculty: 98%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $4,300,768 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $4,400,132 (2022)