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Roberts Wesleyan College is located in a large suburb, in Rochester, New York. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Roberts Wesleyan College top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Roberts Wesleyan College often study education and teaching and family and social work.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 490 to 610 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 600 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Roberts Wesleyan College offers classes to 1,948 students (1,717 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Roberts Wesleyan College does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in American Mideast Conference competitions. Roberts Wesleyan College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Roberts Wesleyan College
2301 Westside Dr
Rochester, NY 14624
General Phone: (585) 594-6000
Admissions Phone: (585) 594-6400
Financial Aid Phone: (585) 594-6422
http://WWW.Roberts.edu
Roberts Wesleyan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 211 | special ed, elementary school teaching, urban education, social studies teaching, English teaching, music teaching, art education, biology teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 119 | human resources, business management, accounting, marketing |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology, school psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | history, English, sociology, humanities |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy and religious studies, pre-ministerial studies |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Media | 8 | communication studies |
| Science | 6 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Music | 6 | music, voice, music performance, piano |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Roberts Wesleyan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 321 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 216 | 13 |
In 2005, Roberts Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 1,948 students (1,717 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 78% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Roberts Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 696 of its 1,717 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 614 | 526 | 86% | 228 | 43% |
| Men | 172 | 148 | 86% | 63 | 43% |
| Women | 442 | 378 | 86% | 165 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (585) 594-6400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,324 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,324 |
| Room and board | $ 7,054 |
| Room charge | $ 5,028 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,026 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,080 |
Financial Aid:
Roberts Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 280500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (585) 594-6422
Roberts Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $75,271 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $61,177 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $50,948 | 4 | $49,493 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $61,268 | 6 | $54,072 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $59,541 | 4 | $59,129 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $50,324 | 11 | $55,568 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $44,614 | 14 | $41,894 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $51,002 | 29 | $49,458 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | American Mideast Conference |
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Baseball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 60 | 132 |
| Track | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 27 | 77 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Urban Education and Leadership
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Roberts Wesleyan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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