Rochester College is a four-year, liberal arts college located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The college was founded by members of Churches of Christ in 1959.
Rochester College is primarily undergraduate and includes both residential and commuting student populations. The college also offers a degree completion program for adult students. The college is governed by a board of trustees who are members of the Churches of Christ. The Ennis and Nancy Ham Library provides service to students, faculty, staff, and others.
Rochester College was founded in 1959 as North Central Christian College, then later renamed Michigan Christian College. In 1997, the board of trustees adopted the name Rochester College in order to more clearly portray the institution's nature as a liberal arts college in a Christian setting.
In 2005, Rochester College added Master of Religious Education degree that is designed to provide advanced preparation for men and women entering full time ministry in church and para-church service, preparing for a life of scholarship and teaching, or desiring personal spiritual enrichment.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 882 students
- $15,792.00 avg tuition
800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills,
MI
48307
(248) 218-2000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.rc.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.rc.edu/pages/apply-for-aid/
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
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- Visual And Performing Arts
Rochester College
| Applied | 416 | |
| Admitted | 348 | 84% |
| Enrolled total | 201 | |
| Full Time: | 195 | |
| Part Time | 6 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 428 | 593 |
| SAT Math | 448 | 523 |
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 64% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 13% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 32% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Rochester College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $15,792.00 | $15,792.00 | $15,792.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,570.00 | $1,570.00 | $1,570.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $512.00 | $512.00 | $512.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $10,254.00 | $10,254.00 | $10,254.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $563.00 | $563.00 | $563.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $5,496.00 | $3,732.00 | $738.00 |
| Other Expenses | $738.00 | $738.00 | $738.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,524.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 98% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 97% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $8,282.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 71% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $9,790.00 |
Rochester College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | X | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | X | |||
| Business/Corporate Communications | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | X | |||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | X | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| History Teacher Education | X | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | X | |||
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | X | |||
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | X | |||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | X | |||
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Behavioral Sciences | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Bible/Biblical Studies | X | |||
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | X | |||
| Youth Ministry | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Music, General | X | |||
Rochester College Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Achievement Scholarship for Transfer Students- Rochester College | $4500 | Varies |
| International Scholarship Discount - Rochester College | $3000 | Varies |
| Christian College/University Discount | $3000 | Varies |
| Children of Minister's Discount - Rochester College | $2500 | Varies |
| Children of Christian Academy Employee Discount | $2500 | Varies |
| Family Tuition Discount - Rochester College | $2000 | Varies |
| Academic Achievement Scholarship - Rochester College | $1500 | Varies |
| Out of State Discount - Rochester College | $1000 | Varies |
| Church Match Award - Rochester College | $1000 | Varies |
| Christian Academy/School Graduate Discount | $1000 | Varies |
Schools Near Rochester College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Oakland University | 3.6mi |
| University of Phoenix-Metro Detroit Campus | 5.0mi |
| Baker College of Auburn Hills | 5.2mi |
| Baker College Corporate Services | 5.3mi |
| Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration | 6.5mi |
| Oakland Community College | 7.1mi |
| ITT Technical Institute-Troy | 7.4mi |
| Cranbrook Academy of Art | 8.1mi |
| International Academy of Design and Technology | 8.2mi |
| The Art Institute of Michigan - Troy | 8.4mi |
| DeVry University-Michigan | 13.5mi |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit | 13.8mi |
| Macomb Community College | 14.2mi |
| Lawrence Technological University | 14.5mi |
| Baker College of Clinton Township | 14.6mi |
