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Rogers State University

Rogers State University

Rogers State University, also known as RSU, is a coeducational, public university located in Claremore, Oklahoma, United States. It was established as Eastern University Preparatory School in the year 1909. It was renamed Rogers State University in 1996. In addition to the main campus in Claremore, Oklahoma, RSU also operates several branch campuses in Bartlesville and Pryor Creek. RSU offers bachelor degrees and associate degrees in several areas of study. It also offers distance learning programs. RSU is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • School of Business & Technology
  • School of Liberal Arts
  • School of Mathematics, Science & Health Sciences

RSU’s athletic department sponsors several sports teams that participate in various events and inter-collegiate competitions. They are nicknamed the Hillcats. They compete in the NAIA’s region six and are a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The students participate in various sports such as men’s and women’s baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, and softball.

Overview of Rogers State University

The campus of Rogers State is in Claremore, OK, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Rogers State include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in business and management.

Rogers State Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Rogers State an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, Rogers State had 3,903 students enrolled (2,936 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

The school offers students meal plans. Rogers State values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference.

Rogers State Tuition and Affordability

The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Rogers State

Rogers State University
1701 W Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017-3252
General Phone: (918) 343-7777
http://www.rsu.edu

Rogers State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management104business management, accounting, management information systems
Nursing And Emergency Medicine67registered nursing, EMT paramedic, various nursing
Liberal Arts51social services, liberal arts and sciences, history
Engineering Technician29engineering technician
Science26biology, physics
Education And Teaching21secondary teaching, elementary school teaching
Security And Law Enforcement17criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, security and protective services
Media13media and digital communications
Computer Science And Engineering4computer and info science
Law3legal assistant
Fine Arts2fine arts studies

Number of programs and degrees for Rogers State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree18217
Bachelor's degree1558

Rogers State Student Body

In 2007, Rogers State had a total enrollment of 3,903 students (2,936 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White64%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian29%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1925%
20-2119%
22-2416%
25-2913%
30-348%
35-396%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Oklahoma97%
Texas1%
(International Students)1%

Rogers State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time53 %
Part-Time34 %

Rogers State Room and Board (2007)

Rogers State offers campus housing for 248 of its 2,936 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Claremore, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.

Rogers State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,893
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,858
Room and board$ 8,494
Room charge$ 4,455
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,160
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 7,236

Financial Aid:
Rogers State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 316800)

Rogers State Faculty

Rogers State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured197
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2012
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1323

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
No academic rankcalendar year0*3$33,570
All faculty totalcalendar year2*4$41,928

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$72,4372*
Associate professoracademic year16$58,1266$58,064
Assistant professoracademic year19$48,16615$49,358
Instructoracademic year9$41,13415$41,859
Lectureracademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year49$52,60339$47,970

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Rogers State Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballSooner Athletic Conference
BaseballSooner Athletic Conference

Rogers State Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General

MEDIA
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other

Rogers State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Rogers State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Rogers State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 10%Rogers State Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Rogers State % of degrees in engineering technician
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Rogers State % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Rogers State % of degrees in business and management
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Rogers State Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Rogers State Number of students
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Rogers State % of degrees in science
% of degrees in media
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Rogers State % of degrees in media
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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