Overview

Roberts Wesleyan University is a University institution located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY  14624-1997
United States

Contact Ms. Mary Sasso
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@roberts.edu
Phone: 585-594-6400
Fax: 585-594-6371

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health/health Care Administration/management
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Homeland Security
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Arts
Fine/studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,495

Applied

1,180

Accepted

1,111

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,018

Females Applied

821

Females Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

477

Males Applied

359

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.7 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 25th	August 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 6th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	561	500	610
SAT Math	564	500	610
ACT Composite	25	15	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

34,787

Private

Fees

1,636

Full-time student fees

11,792

Room & board

7,026

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

24,460

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,811

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,646

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,723

Avg. Loan Aid

13,966

Avg. Grant Aid

20,146

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

76.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

22%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,111

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.08%
Black or African American	11.92%
White or Caucasian	67.19%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.37%
Asian	1.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.18%
Two or more races	4.22%
Other	0.46%

Gender

Male (31.86%)

Female (68.14%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	61%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Formal, LIVE (student variety show) and Homecoming/Parents and Friends Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Intramurals, Foot of the Cross, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Nursing Club and Drama Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour Resident Life staff on-call

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		Division 2	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

267

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 83

Part-time - 184

Male - 102

Female - 165

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