by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Rochester University, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, RCU is ranked #2,200 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
RCU also holds the #53 spot on the Best Colleges in Michigan ranking.
Rochester University has an acceptance rate of 98%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for RCU.
With a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, Rochester University is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Rochester University is 88%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Rochester University is 67%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at RCU for first-time, full-time students is 41%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Rochester University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 827 undergraduates at RCU.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Rochester University.
The typical net cost at RCU is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for RCU
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,716 | $13,338 | $19,451 | $22,280 | $21,860 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of RCU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At RCU, approximately 50% of students took out student loans averaging $6,991 a year. That adds up to $27,964 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 7.7%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Rochester University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Rochester University make about $48,707 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Rochester University make the most money.
Rochester University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Rochester Hills is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Rochester University.
Contact information for Rochester University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 800 West Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 |
| Phone: | 2482182011 |
| Website: | rcu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/RochesterCollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/rcwarriors |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 14 majors graduated from Rochester University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 196 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 46 | $31,590 |
| General Psychology | 24 | $24,805 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 19 | NA |
| Nursing | 16 | $61,316 |
| Business Administration & Management | 15 | $40,452 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 | $31,585 |
| Health & Physical Education | 12 | NA |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 10 | NA |
| Health Sciences & Services | 6 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
894 students took at least one online class at Rochester University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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