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Rochester University Teaching Programs

Rochester University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester Hills, MI. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Rochester University Rankings

Rochester University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#344 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#2184 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Rochester University?

Get in touch with Rochester University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	800 West Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone:	2482182011
Website:	rcu.edu/
Admissions:	rcu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	rcu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Rochester University?

You can apply to Rochester University online at: https://rcu.edu/apply-now/

Rochester University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Rochester University

Here’s what Rochester University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rochester University?

Rochester University has an acceptance rate of 98%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Rochester University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	258	252	98%
Women	334	326	98%

Can I Afford Rochester University?

The average net price after aid at Rochester University is $19,245. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$29,196
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,196
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$29,196
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$29,196

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 12% of students at Rochester University receive some form of financial aid (141 students).

Approximately 71% of students at Rochester University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,468 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,143.

Student Loan Debt

50% of Rochester University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,991 per year.

Rochester University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 34 students enrolled at Rochester University. Rochester University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 827 undergraduate students at Rochester University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rochester University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	16
Black or African American	113
Hispanic	42
White	522
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	26
Non-Resident	23

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Rochester University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Michigan	112
Indiana	2
Ohio	2
Texas	2
Florida	1

Additionally, approximately 2.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Rochester University Graduate Student Diversity

29 of Rochester University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Rochester University, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rochester University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	6
White	14
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	0
Non-Resident	1

Online Learning at Rochester University

Rochester University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

714 undergraduate students at Rochester University took at least one online class — of those, 180 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 24 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Rochester University

The following teaching majors are available at Rochester University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	46	—	—	46

Academic Programs at Rochester University

Rochester University offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Rochester University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.