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Rochester College was established by members of the Churches of Christ in September, 1959. It was then known as North Central Christian College. In 1961, its name was changed to Michigan Christian College, and it finally became Rochester College in 1997. The campus is spread across more than 80 acres of land in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Rochester College offers undergraduate degree and certificate programs in the fields of business administration, education, mass communication, mathematics and natural sciences, technical studies, bible study, religion and ministry, humanities, behavioral sciences, and physical education. Graduate programs and adult learning opportunities are also available. The academic divisions of the college are:
Rochester College sponsors men's and women's teams in sports like baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Warriors, the teams compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Its men's basketball and soccer teams have won several USCAA, NSCAA, and NLCAA championships.
Rochester College can be found in Rochester Hills, MI (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Churches of Christ school. Rochester College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Rochester College offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in media, business and management, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Rochester College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 390 to 480, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Rochester College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 977 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Rochester College, often seeking career changing education.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Rochester College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Rochester College
800 W Avon Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
General Phone: (248) 218-2000
http://www.rc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 74 | early childhood education, English teaching, math teaching, history teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, social studies teaching |
| Business and Management | 61 | business management, business communications, business and related services, marketing, business administration, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 58 | counseling psychology, psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history |
| Media | 29 | organizational communications, mass communication, media studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | bible studies, youth ministry, missionary studies, religious studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer services management |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | human development and family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Rochester College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 263 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rochester College had a total enrollment of 977 students (879 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Rochester College offers campus housing for 288 of its 879 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester Hills, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 236 | 196 | 83% | 109 | 56% |
| Men | 108 | 85 | 79% | 54 | 64% |
| Women | 128 | 111 | 87% | 55 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 79% |
| 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 | $ 16,610 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,610 |
| Room and board | $ 7,020 |
| Room charge | $ 3,780 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,850 |
| Other expenses | $ 738 |
Financial Aid:
Rochester College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 228800)
Rochester College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 5 |
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 | 10 | $47,060 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $43,300 | 3 | $42,200 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $41,367 | 7 | $39,057 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $44,482 | 10 | $40,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 74 | 54 | 128 |
| Basketball | 36 | 10 | 46 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 40 | 56 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rochester College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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