Roberts Wesleyan College (RWC) is a Christian liberal arts college located in North Chili, New York. It is the first educational institution established for Free Methodists in North America. Roberts is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, is a member of the Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York, the Rochester Area Colleges, the Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).
Northeastern Seminary (NES) is a graduate school of theology located on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan College. NES has been fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada since 2003. It is also accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the New York State Board of Regents University of the State of New York.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1928 students
- $22,580.00 avg tuition
2301 Westside Dr
Rochester,
NY
14624
(585) 594-6000
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
Roberts Wesleyan College
| Applied | 1,358 | |
| Admitted | 891 | 66% |
| Enrolled total | 264 | |
| Full Time: | 259 | |
| Part Time | 5 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 86% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 54% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 61% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Roberts Wesleyan College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $22,580.00 | $22,580.00 | $22,580.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $866.00 | $866.00 | $866.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $706.00 | $706.00 | $706.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $11,430.00 | $11,430.00 | $11,430.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $651.00 | $651.00 | $651.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,520.00 | $5,854.00 | $5,760.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,790.00 | $3,120.00 | $5,760.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 98% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 95% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $14,576.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 81% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,490.00 |
Roberts Wesleyan College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer Science | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | X | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Music Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | X | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | X | |||
| Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) | X | |||
| Nursing, Other | X | X | ||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| General Studies | X | |||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Natural Sciences | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | X | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| Physical Sciences | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| Psychology, Other | X | |||
| School Psychology | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | X | ||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Social Sciences, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Voice and Opera | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in New York
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| New York Tuition Assistance Program | $5000 | Varies |
| Memorial Scholarship - New York State Higher Education | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | February 17, 2012 |
Schools Near Roberts Wesleyan College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Northeastern Seminary | 0.1mi |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 6.6mi |
| Bryant and Stratton College-Greece | 7.0mi |
| University of Rochester | 8.5mi |
| Monroe Community College | 9.4mi |
| SUNY College at Brockport | 9.8mi |
| Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School | 10.0mi |
| Bryant and Stratton College-Henrietta | 10.5mi |
| Talmudical Institute of Upstate New York | 11.4mi |
| Everest Institute-Rochester | 11.8mi |
| Nazareth College | 13.7mi |
| St Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry | 13.7mi |
| Saint John Fisher College | 14.2mi |
| Genesee Community College | 20.0mi |
| SUNY at Geneseo | 22.8mi |
