Rochester College
Location and Contact Information
800 West Avon RoadRochester Hills, MI 48307
USA
Main Tel: (248) 218-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Rochester College was established in 1959. It is a private, four-year college situated in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The institution was initially known as Michigan North Central Christian College, but was renamed Rochester College in 1997. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 80 acres. The college offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study. The college is divided in the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Professional Studies
Rochester College offers various career services to its students. The institution has an active student life and organizes various campus activities and programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Churches of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in media and therapy and counseling.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 17,362 |
| Room | $ 2,904 |
| Board | $ 2,592 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,524 |
| Other | $ 738 |
Financial Aid
Rochester College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 98% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $8,282 |
| Institutional Grant | 96% | $5,591 |
| Federal Grant | 40% | $3,737 |
| Pell Grant | 33% | $3,431 |
| Other Federal Grant | 40% | $865 |
| State or Local Grant | 54% | $2,196 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 71% | $9,790 |
| Federal Loan | 71% | $9,218 |
| Other Loan | 6% | $7,341 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rochester College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | 909 |
| 2 | Rosemont College | Rosemont, PA | 903 |
| 3 | Lambuth University | Jackson, TN | 815 |
| 4 | Carson-Newman College | Jefferson City, TN | 2,032 |
| 5 | Eureka College | Eureka, IL | 753 |
| 6 | Quincy University | Quincy, IL | 1,424 |
| 7 | St Andrews Presbyterian College | Laurinburg, NC | 623 |
| 8 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | 2,553 |
| 9 | Bethel College | North Newton, KS | 500 |
| 10 | Hiwassee College | Madisonville, TN | 116 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 278 | 34 |
| Associate | 14 | 2 |
| Master | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 11 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 13 |
Students
Student enrollment was 901 in 2009-2010 (805 full-time equivalent).
About 51% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 49% of the class.
Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 81% Women 87% All 84%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 428-593 Math 448-523
Room and Board
Rochester College provides on-campus housing for 338 of its 805 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
Rochester College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Biology Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDIA
- Communication and Media Studies
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Organizational Communication
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Pre-Nursing Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Behavioral Sciences
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
