In 1866, Roberts Wesleyan College was founded by Benjamin Titus Roberts as the Chili Seminary. In 1885, the name was changed to Chesbrough Seminary, and again in 1945, it was renamed Roberts Junior College. It was finally in 1949 that the institute was given its present name. This Christian liberal arts college, often referred to as RWC, is located in North Chili, New York.
Roberts Wesleyan College offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theology, and the Doctor of Divinity degrees are offered through the Northeastern Seminary. RWC offers the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of RWC fields men’s and women’s teams in soccer, cross country, golf, basketball, track and field, tennis, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Raiders, the teams are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Roberts Wesleyan College is located in a large suburb, in Rochester, NY. The school is officially a Free Methodist school. Roberts Wesleyan College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Roberts Wesleyan College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study fine arts, education and teaching, and family and social work.
The admissions department at Roberts Wesleyan College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 470 to 590 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Roberts Wesleyan College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Roberts Wesleyan College offers classes to 1,871 students (1,692 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
http://WWW.Roberts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 197 | special ed, reading teaching, music teaching, urban education, English teaching, social studies teaching, elementary school teaching, art education, ... |
| Business and Management | 187 | human resources, business management, marketing, accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 90 | registered nursing, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Family and Social Work | 47 | social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 41 | school psychology, psychology, psychology courses |
| Medical Administration | 22 | health care administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | English, humanities, sociology, history |
| Science | 10 | biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Media | 10 | communication studies |
| Music | 9 | music performance, music, piano, voice |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy and religious studies, pre-ministerial studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Roberts Wesleyan College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 390 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 278 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Roberts Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 1,871 students (1,692 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 86% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Roberts Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 739 of its 1,692 (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 | 1,501 | 983 | 65% | 240 | 24% |
| Men | 426 | 272 | 64% | 76 | 28% |
| Women | 1,074 | 711 | 66% | 164 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,598 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,598 |
| Room and board | $ 8,228 |
| Room charge | $ 5,702 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,526 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,484 |
Financial Aid:
Roberts Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 280500)
Roberts Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $76,198 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $65,237 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $58,385 | 5 | $57,835 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $67,977 | 8 | $62,258 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $61,688 | 7 | $66,230 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $54,360 | 9 | $53,293 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $47,486 | 23 | $47,537 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $55,980 | 40 | $51,665 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 63 | 131 |
| Track | 16 | 22 | 38 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 27 | 64 |
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
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading 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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Roberts Wesleyan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Free Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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