Rochester University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,462

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,716

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.5%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

98.1%

628 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,114

64.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.7%

48 Graduates

About

Rochester University is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rochester University were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (67 degrees awarded), Mass Communication & Media Studies (23 degrees), and General Psychology (23 degrees).

In 2021, 243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rochester University. 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (178 degrees), 4.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rochester University is $25,462, which is $−3,043 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Rochester University is $25,462, which is $−3,043 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,716.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Rochester University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,462

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Rochester University was $25,462. The cost of tuition at Rochester University is $−3,043 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rochester University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,716

2021 Value

6.05%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Rochester University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,716. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Rochester University grew by 6.05%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rochester University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,886

Room and Board

$1,866

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rochester University was of $6,886 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.61% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,866. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.97% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rochester University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Rochester University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.5% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rochester University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Rochester University was 3.5%, which represents 13 out of the 371 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Rochester University received 628 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.5% annual growth. Out of those 628 applicants, 616 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,114 students enrolled at Rochester University in 2021. 77% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rochester University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

616

Accepted Out of 628

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rochester University was 98.1% (616 admissions from 628 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 99.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.5%, while admissions grew by 16.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rochester University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

77%

Submission Percentage (2020)

151

Scores Submitted (2020)

77% of enrolled first-time students at Rochester University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rochester University had a total enrollment of 1,114 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Rochester University is 717 students and the part-time enrollment is 397. This means that 64.4% of students enrolled at Rochester University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rochester University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.5% White, 17.1% Black or African American, 3.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.24% Two or More Races, 1.97% Asian, 0.808% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.269% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rochester University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (44%), followed by White Female (16%) and Black or African American Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rochester University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,114 students. The full-time enrollment at Rochester University is 717 and the part-time enrollment is 397. This means that 64.4% of students enrolled at Rochester University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rochester University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rochester University was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Rochester University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rochester University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
741 enrolled students
Black or African American
190 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rochester University is 66.5% White, 17.1% Black or African American, 3.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.24% Two or More Races, 1.97% Asian, 0.808% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.269% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 58 students (5.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 93 more women than men received degrees from Rochester University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rochester University is white (178 degrees awarded). There were 4.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rochester University is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (67 degrees awarded), followed by Mass Communication & Media Studies (23 degrees) and General Psychology (23 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rochester University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (21 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (77 degrees), and Communications (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rochester University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,784,037 people), Secondary school teachers (450,099 people), Education administrators (325,686 people), Other managers (291,608 people), and Special education teachers (197,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Rochester University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (21 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (77 degrees), Communications (23 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Psychology (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rochester University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Rochester University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (21 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (77 degrees), Communications (23 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Psychology (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rochester University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,148,488 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (489,414 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (392,611 people), Outpatient care centers (215,116 people), and Computer Systems Design (205,344 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rochester University.

Most Common (2021)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
67 degree-majors awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
23 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rochester University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rochester University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

168

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester University, which is 0.446 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (168).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rochester University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 2.5 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to women at Rochester University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Rochester University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Rochester University is Female and White (63.8% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 22.9% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rochester University is white (178 degrees awarded). There were 4.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

2.88% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
121 degrees awarded
White Male
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rochester University is white female (121 degrees awarded). There were 2.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (57 degrees).

Operations

Rochester University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 588k (13.4%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Rochester University had a total salary expenditure of 14.6M. Rochester University employs 15 Assistant professors, 13 Professors and 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Rochester University are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Professor (8), and Female Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rochester University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, Management, with 13 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$4.4M

2021 Endowment

2.31%

growth from 2020

Rochester University has an endowment valued at about $4.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Rochester University grew 2.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rochester University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.23M

2021 Salaries

6.14%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Rochester University paid a median of $7.23M in salaries, which represents 49.5% of their overall expenditure ($14.6M) and a 6.14% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Rochester University paid a total of $2.24M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rochester University were Assistant professor with 15 employees, Professor with 13 employees, and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rochester University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, Management with 13 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rochester University was Female Assistant professor with 11 employees, Male Professor with 8 employees, and Female Associate professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rochester University.