Overview

Rochester University is a Comprehensive institution located in Rochester Hills, MI, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI  48307
United States

Contact Mr. Scott Samuels
Vice President
Email: ssamuels@rochesteru.edu
Phone: 248-218-2123

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Financial Planning And Services
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Divinity/ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

628

Applied

616

Accepted

1,087

Enrolled

Female Admissions

380

Females Applied

374

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

248

Males Applied

242

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.25
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	509	440	570
SAT Math	504	450	550
ACT Composite	21	15	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,735

Private

Fees

9,440

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

22,887

Avg. Financial Aid Package

23,170

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,222

Avg. Loan Aid

8,632

Avg. Grant Aid

2,351

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

Student Body

1,087

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.56%
Black or African American	20.78%
White or Caucasian	64.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.95%
Asian	1.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.36%
Two or more races	2.02%
Other	3.33%

Gender

Male (37.9%)

Female (62.1%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	20%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Ice Cream Olympics, Student Emmys and Midnight Breakfast

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:
Theatre, Shield Magazine and Shield Online, Emerging and Fellowship Leaders and Campus Ministry

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No
Wrestling	No

Faculty

141

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 39

Part-time - 102

Male - 57

Female - 84