Rose State College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Rose State College, also known as RSC, offered its first classes on September 21, 1970. It was originally named Oscar Rose Junior College but was renamed to its present name as of November 1, 1983. The College became a member of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education in December 1973. It enrolls more than 8,000 students. RSC’s campus is spread across an area of 116 acres.

There are many student clubs and organizations on campus including the American Indian Association, Ethics Club, Aquatic Club, and Black Students Association. The college hosts two important events: Miss Rose State College and Miss Black Rose State College.

RSC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Region 2, Division I.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in business and management and law.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• 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)

Financial Aid

Rose State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 79% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 8,132 in 2009-2010 (4,704 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 56% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (2 awarded)

• Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (113 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Management Information Systems
• Management Science
• Merchandising and Buying Operations
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (34 awarded)

• Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
• Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
• Public Administration

LAW (29 awarded)

• Court Reporting/Court Reporter
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (236 awarded)

• English Language and Literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• General Studies
• International Relations and Affairs
• Library Assistant/Technician
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

MATHEMATICS (3 awarded)

• Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (7 awarded)

• Broadcast Journalism
• Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (81 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Pre-Pharmacy Studies
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE (3 awarded)

• Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

MUSIC (0 awarded)

• Music Performance
• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (132 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded)

• Kinesiology and Exercise Science

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (3 awarded)

• Intermedia/Multimedia

SCIENCE (5 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Geology/Earth Science
• Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Psychology