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Rochester College

Rochester Hills, MI

800 W. Avon Rd.

Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Phone: 800-521-6010

Fax: 248-218-2035

E-mail: admissions@rc.edu

Web site: www.rc.edu

About:

Rochester College is an academic community characterized by the fellowship-creating reality of Christ’s presence in the world. Our mission is to engage students in a vigorous liberal arts education within a Christian community for a life of study and service.

Undergraduate Stats

  • Total enrollment: 876
  • 73% full-time, 27% part-time
  • 41% male, 59% female
  • 17.5% African American, 1.4% Asian American, 74% Caucasian, 2.63% Hispanic American, .7% Native American, 3.27% other
  • 10.8% out-of-state, 88.1% in-state, 2.4% international; 20% transfer students
  • 26.7% live on campus
  • Freshman (second-year) retention rate: 72.2%

INCOMING FRESHMEN

  • 425 students applied; 348 were accepted
  • Acceptance rate: 82%

Faculty

  • 12:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 24 full-time faculty (63% are PhDs)

Student Organizations

  • Greek life: Not offered

Most Popular Campus Activities

  • Athletic events; Greek life; Homecoming; Broadway Review

Majors

  • 26 undergraduate programs
  • Most popular majors: 23% Business/Management/Marketing; 19.27% Psychology/Counseling/Social Work; 11.45% Liberal Arts; 10% Education
  • Degrees Available: Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
  • Special Academic Programs: Global educational opportunities/ study abroad, Science Field study

Academic Calendar

  • Fall, Spring, Summer semesters, plus May session

Housing

  • 4 single-sex residence halls, 1 married housing apartment building

Libraries

  • 1 library (Number of resources: not available)
  • Hours: Mon., 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., noon-5 p.m.; Sun., 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Visit www.rc.edu/lib for amended hours.

Wireless Access

  • Wireless available in public meeting spaces and other locations throughout campus

Tuition/Costs (Per Year)

  • In-state and out-of-state, full-time: $15,792;
  • Required fees: $1,440
  • Room and board: $5,496
  • Books and supplies: Vary

Financial Aid

  • Forms needed: FAFSA, Rochester College scholarship application
  • Types of aid available: Federal, state and institutional
  • 87% receive financial aid
  • Average need-based financial aid package: $4,205 per year
  • Call 800-521-6010 or visit www.rc.edu/prospect_stu/ps_aid for more information

Admissions

  • Deferred admission: Yes
  • Early decision: No
  • Average high school GPA: 2.83
  • Average SAT score: 1030
  • Average ACT score: 20.6
  • Application fee: $35.00
  • Documents required: high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, application, $35 fee, RC scholarship application
  • Materials needed for transfer students: College transcripts, high school transcripts, $35 fee with application, RC scholarship application

Note: Last updated Spring 2010

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