Roberts Wesleyan College

An Affordable, Practical, Christian Education

Founded in 1866, Roberts Wesleyan College is an academic community of 1,753 students in Rochester, New York, that is guided by its Christian worldview. Recognized as a "U.S. News and World Report" Best Value, Roberts offers an affordable education that is uniquely designed to prepare students for today's workplace. Its offerings include cutting-edge programs and innovative majors such as management and social entrepreneurship, economic crime investigation, and biology/medical technology.

Wide-ranging Academic Offerings

More than 50 undergraduate programs are offered through Roberts' wide-ranging academic divisions, which include business, general education, music and performing arts, natural science and mathematics, nursing, religion and humanities, social work, social sciences, teacher education, and visual arts. There is also a special department geared toward professional studies for adult learners.

An Emphasis on General Education

Roberts places a strong emphasis on a broad-based education; therefore, students are required to take classes from a number of disciplines, including behavioral science, Bible, speech and writing, fine arts, history, literature, mathematics, physical education, and philosophy. The school's philosophy is to empower students to "cultivate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will prepare them to be thoughtful, spiritually mature, service-oriented persons who will have a transforming impact on society."

As an added strength to its general education focus, the college recently introduced two interdisciplinary degrees: the B.A. in Liberal Arts and the B.S. in Cross-Disciplinary Studies.

Specialized Social Sciences Offerings

The social sciences discipline at Roberts offers 3 specialized programs for undergraduates. The criminal justice program features hands-on learning through internships beginning at the freshman level and culminating in a 15- to 20-hour-per-week, semester-long internship at the senior level. The economic crime investigation program is a unique interdisciplinary program that blends accounting, computer, and investigative skills to address "white-collar" crimes. The psychology program integrates Christian theology with psychology and provides internship and research opportunities for its students.

Pre-Professional Programs

Students have a choice of 10 pre-professional programs, including pre-dentistry, pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-veterinary medicine, engineering, pharmacy, library science, and medical technology. Roberts Wesleyan has cooperative agreements with outside institutions that allow students in the engineering, medical technology, and pharmacy departments to earn accelerated and/or combined degrees.

Honors Program

Roberts' honors program continues the school's dedication to a well-balanced liberal arts education. Participants are required to complete 12 honors elements which include "Today's World and Its Great Issues," honors courses in general education and in their academic majors, and a senior honors project, which includes a written report/thesis and a 20-minute oral presentation.

Study Abroad Opportunities

In addition to its own "home grown" study abroad program in Avila, Spain, Roberts Wesleyan College offers a multitude of programs through its affiliation with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Houghton College, and Eduventure. Overseas educational programs are available in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Latin America, the Middle East, England, Russia, and Uganda.

Short term study abroad courses, known as On Location, are also available. These classes are taught by Roberts faculty and culminate in a travel program to places such as Japan, Italy, Jamaica, Spain, Guatemala, or China.

Students may also opt for domestic off-campus learning experiences in subjects such as American studies or journalism (Washington D.C.), music (Martha's Vineyard, MA), and film (Los Angeles).

Adult Professional Studies

Roberts Wesleyan offers special undergraduate programs which are geared toward working adults. Students may earn Bachelor of Science degrees in either organizational management or health administration. The programs are delivered within a cohort format, whereby a group of students are enrolled as a group which remains together for the entire length of the program. Courses are completed in 5 or 7 weeks. The organizational management degree may also be earned online, or through an accelerated program.

A notable Roberts innovation is its "Modular RN to BS Program," a 15-month program designed to enable registered nurses to earn their bachelor's degrees while continuing to work.

In addition to the professional degree option, adult learners may also take advantage of Roberts' Pathway Program, which offers shortened liberal arts courses to adults 25 years and older preparing to enter a degree program or working towards completing a degree.

Campus Ministry Opportunities

Spiritual life is highly important at Roberts, and students have many options for expressing their faith. There are many ministries to choose from, including Campus Crusade for Christ; chapel ministries which serve through chapel programming; Dance Ministry, which brings together those who wish to glorify God through the art of dance; Drama Ministry, which present the gospel through plays; Foot of the Cross, which fosters spiritual growth through group worship and community service; In Jesus' Name, a "street ministry," which helps the homeless of Rochester; and men's and women's small groups. Roberts also sponsors summer ministry programs and overseas missions.

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Roberts Wesleyan College

2301 Westside Drive

Rochester, NY 14624

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• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
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• Biochemistry
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• Biological and Biomedical Sciences Related
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• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
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• Accounting
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• Human Resources Management
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• Marketing/Marketing Management
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• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
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• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Related
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• Education
• Special Education
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• Special Education&-Early Childhood
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• Early Childhood Education
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• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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• Mathematics Teacher Education
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• Music Teacher Education
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• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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• Social Studies Teacher Education
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• Biology Teacher Education
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• Chemistry Teacher Education
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• Physics Teacher Education
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• Spanish Language Teacher Education
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• Engineering
• Pre-Engineering
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• English
• English
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• Foreign languages and literature
• Spanish
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• Health professions and related sciences
• Health/Health-Care Administration
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• Pre-Dentistry Studies
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• Pre-Medical Studies
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• Pre-Pharmacy Studies
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• Pre-Veterinary Studies
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• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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• History
• History
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• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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• Forensic Science and Technology
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• Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Protective Services Related
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• Interdisciplinary studies
• Biological and Physical Sciences
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• Natural Sciences
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• Law/legal studies
• Pre-Law Studies
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• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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• General Studies
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• Humanities
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• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Philosophy and religious studies
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• Physical sciences
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• Chemistry
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• Physics
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• Psychology
• Psychology
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• Public administration and social services
• Social Work
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• Theology and religious vocations
• Biblical Studies
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• Divinity/Ministry
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• Visual and performing arts
• Design and Applied Arts Related
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• Art
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied1,928
• Accepted897
• Acceptance Rate46%
• Enrolled1,323
• Female Applicants1,358
• Females Accepted603
• Female Acceptance Rate44%
• Male Applicants570
• Males Accepted294
• Male Acceptance Rate51%
• Applying
• Application Fee$35
• Required for All Essay or personal statement
  Transcript of high school record
  Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman3.40
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen February 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 542 470 600
• SAT Math 533 470 590
• SAT Writing 511 440 580
• ACT Composite 24 20 27
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$26,352
• Out-of-state tuition *$26,352
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$1,112.00
• Room and board *$9,630.00
• Room only *$6,166.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students1,323
• Male Student Percentage31%
• Female Student Percentage69%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino4.54%
• Black or African American11.87%
• White or Caucasian74.53%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.3%
• Asian.83%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.08%
• Two or more races2.27%
• Unknown1.81%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout3.78% representing 33 other countries
• Out-of-state Students8% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Female-only housing, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 63%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Intramurals, Foot of the Cross, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Nursing Club, Drama Club
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other 24-hour Resident Life staff on-call

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Cross-country running No Division X Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No Division X Yes
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division X Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division X Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division X Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Water polo Yes No No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Basketball Yes Division X Yes
• Cross-country running No Division X Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf No No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division X Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Tennis Yes Division X Yes
• Tennis Yes No No
• Track No Division X Yes
• Ultimate Frisbee Yes No No
• Volleyball Yes Division X Yes
• Water polo Yes No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty259
• Full-time Percentage36%
• Part-time Percentage64%
• Female Percentage56%
• Male Percentage44%
• Student:Faculty Ratio11:1 or 1,753 students to 148 faculty