Rochester University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,720

3.02% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$17,649

After Financial Aid

2020 Acceptance Rate

99.4%

530 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

1,231

63% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

41.5%

54 Graduates

About

Rochester University is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Rochester University were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (49 degrees awarded), General Psychology (21 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (18 degrees).

In 2020, 221 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rochester University. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (172 degrees), 6.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rochester University is $24,720, which is $−3,680 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Rochester University is $24,720, which is $−3,680 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,649.

In 2020, 80% of undergraduate students attending Rochester University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,720

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Rochester University was $24,720. The cost of tuition at Rochester University is $−3,680 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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

Average Net Price

$17,649

2020 Value

4.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Rochester University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,649. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Rochester University grew by 4.14%.

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

$6,711

Room and Board

$1,830

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rochester University was of $6,711 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,830. The cost of room and board increased by 11.1% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.04% 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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Rochester University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 9.59% with respect to 2019, when 73% 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.

Admissions

Rochester University received 530 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 22.7% annual growth. Out of those 530 applicants, 527 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,231 students enrolled at Rochester University in 2020, and 77% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rochester University has an overall enrollment yield of 37.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

527

Accepted Out of 530

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rochester University was 99.4% (527 admissions from 530 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 100%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 22.7%, while admissions grew by 22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rochester University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

77%

Submission Percentage

151

Scores Submitted

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 has a total enrollment of 1,231 students. The full-time enrollment at Rochester University is 776 students and the part-time enrollment is 455. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Rochester University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rochester University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.3% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 2.68% Hispanic or Latino, 2.68% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.487% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rochester University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.9%), followed by White Male (27.1%) and Black or African American Female (12.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (54.8%), followed by White Female (19.4%) and Black or African American Male (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rochester University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,231 students. The full-time enrollment at Rochester University is 776 and the part-time enrollment is 455. This means that 63% of students enrolled at Rochester University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% 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

60%

2020 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 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), 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

White
841
Black or African American
219
Hispanic or Latino
33

The enrolled student population at Rochester University is 68.3% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 2.68% Hispanic or Latino, 2.68% Two or More Races, 1.95% Asian, 0.487% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.162% 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 54.8% White, 13.8% 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, 51 students (4.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 71 more women than men received degrees from Rochester University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rochester University is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 6.62 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rochester University is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (49 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (21 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (18 degrees).

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 (30 degrees awarded), Education (57 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 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 (1,846,932 people), Secondary school teachers (408,420 people), Education administrators (318,400 people), Other managers (262,167 people), and Postsecondary teachers (179,242 people).

The most specialized majors at Rochester University are Theology (30 degrees awarded), Education (57 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Communications (17 degrees), and Psychology (21 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Podiatrists

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 (3,104,017 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (467,505 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (354,244 people), Outpatient care centers (209,027 people), and Individual & family services (185,060 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

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
49 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
21 degree-majorss awarded
Organizational Leadership
18 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rochester University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 49 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 2020

146

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester University, which is 0.514 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (146).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 7.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 49 degrees were awarded to women at Rochester University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is NaNy times more than the 0 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 17% of students graduating from Rochester University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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 (52%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Rochester University is Female and White (52% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
172 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded
Unknown
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rochester University is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 6.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

3.17% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
119 degrees awarded
White Male
53 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rochester University is white female (119 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (53 degrees).

Operations

Rochester University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $226k (5.26%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, Rochester University had a total salary expenditure of $13.9M. Rochester University employs 13 Associate professors, 12 Professors, and 9 Assistant professors. Most academics at Rochester University are Male Professors (7), Female Associate professors(7), and Male Associate professors (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rochester University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$4.3M

2020 Endowment

9.45%

growth from 2019

Rochester University has an endowment valued at about $4.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Rochester University grew 9.45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $35.5M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.15M - Federal
$12.1k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Rochester University received $2.15M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.1k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.7M

2020 Salaries

0.437%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Rochester University paid a median of $7.7M in salaries, which represents 55.4% of their overall expenditure ($13.9M) and a 0.437% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.9% growth from 2018 and a 3.49% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.92M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Rochester University paid a total of $1.92M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rochester University were Associate professor with 13 employees; Professor with 12 employees; and Professor with 9 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rochester University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees; Management with 14 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rochester University was Male Professor with 7 employees, Female Associate professor with 7 employees, and Male Associate professor with 6 employees.

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