Rochester University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,736

5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,665

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

71.4%

929 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,167

66.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

39.1%

50 Graduates

About

Rochester University is a higher education institution located in Oakland County, MI. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rochester University were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (66 degrees awarded), General Psychology (24 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (22 degrees).

In 2022, 247 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rochester University. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (178 degrees), 4.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rochester University is $26,736, which is $−1,594 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rochester University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 352 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Rochester University is $26,736, which is $1,594 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,665.

In 2022, 72% of undergraduate students attending Rochester University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,736

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Rochester University was $26,736. The cost of tuition at Rochester University is $−1,594 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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

Average Net Price

$18,665

2022 Value

0.272%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Rochester University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,665. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Rochester University grew by 0.272%.

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

$7,022

Room and Board

$1,872

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rochester University was of $7,022 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.98% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,872. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.322% 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

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Rochester University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2021, when 74% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rochester University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 352 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 929 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 47.9% annual growth. Out of those 929 applicants, 663 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,167 students enrolled at Rochester University in 2022.

Rochester University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

663

Accepted Out of 929

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rochester University was 71.4% (663 admissions from 929 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 98.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 47.9%, while admissions grew by 7.63%.

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

0% of enrolled first-time students at Rochester University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rochester University had a total enrollment of 1,167 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Rochester University is 775 students and the part-time enrollment is 392. This means that 66.4% of students enrolled at Rochester University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rochester University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62% White, 15.7% Black or African American, 4.88% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Two or More Races, 2.14% Asian, 0.771% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.514% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rochester University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.3%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Black or African American Female (9.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.4%) and White Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rochester University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,167 students. The full-time enrollment at Rochester University is 775 and the part-time enrollment is 392. This means that 66.4% of students enrolled at Rochester University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% 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

61%

2022 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 61%. 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 (2022)

White
723 enrolled students
Black or African American
183 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
57 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rochester University is 62% White, 15.7% Black or African American, 4.88% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Two or More Races, 2.14% Asian, 0.771% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.514% 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 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

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, 104 students (8.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 59 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 4.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rochester University is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (66 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (24 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (22 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (14 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), and Education (79 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 (1,687,242 people), Secondary school teachers (490,119 people), Education administrators (307,248 people), Other managers (219,981 people), and Special education teachers (210,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Rochester University in 2022 are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Education (79 degrees), Psychology (24 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Rochester University are Theology (14 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Education (79 degrees), Psychology (24 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,097,648 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (420,299 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (396,795 people), Outpatient care centers (242,744 people), and Individual & family services (186,844 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 (2022)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
66 degrees awarded
General Psychology
24 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rochester University was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 66 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 2022

153

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester University, which is 0.614 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (153).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 21 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 15.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 25% of students graduating from Rochester University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Rochester University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American
44 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rochester University is white (178 degrees awarded). There were 4.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (44 degrees).

1.62% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
109 degrees awarded
White Male
69 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rochester University is white female (109 degrees awarded). There were 1.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (69 degrees).

Operations

Rochester University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.68M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.4k (0.371%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Rochester University had a total salary expenditure of 16.9M. Rochester University employs 15 Professors, 14 Assistant professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Rochester University are Female Assistant professor (10), Male Professor (8), and Female Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rochester University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, Management, with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Endowment

$4.68M

2022 Endowment

6.37%

growth from 2021

Rochester University has an endowment valued at about $4.68M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Rochester University grew 6.37% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.6M 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

$7.42M

2022 Salaries

2.7%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Rochester University paid a median of $7.42M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($16.9M) and a 2.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.14% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.437% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Rochester University paid a total of $2.16M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rochester University were Professor with 15 employees, Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rochester University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, Management with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rochester University was Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, Male Professor with 8 employees, and Female Professor with 7 employees.

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

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