Rochester University, MI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Churches of Christ
Main Campus
Rochester University Rankings
Affordability72
Selectivity9
Retention17
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity35
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Rochester University
88%
Bachelor’s
12%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism11%
Education19%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies9%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Psychology11%
Theology and Religious Vocations5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Rochester University
100%
Admission Rate
485
Median SAT Math
500
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Rochester University
$23K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$30K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Rochester University
62%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
47%
Repayment Rate
$239
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 57% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 42% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 47% | 41% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 54% | 45% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 58% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Rochester University
66%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 17% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 30% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 44% | 52% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 36% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 43% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 35% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Rochester University
91%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 83% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Rochester University
907
Undergraduates
50%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
33
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 61% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 42% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 25% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Rochester University, MI
Oakland University
4 miles, W
Walsh College
6 miles, S
Michigan College of Beauty-Troy
7 miles, S
Oakland Community College
7 miles, SW