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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:
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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
Its open admissions system makes Rogers State an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, Rogers State had 3,903 students enrolled (2,936 full-time equivalent).
The school offers students meal plans. Rogers State values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Rogers State University
1701 W Will Rogers Blvd
Claremore, OK 74017-3252
General Phone: (918) 343-7777
http://www.rsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 104 | business management, accounting, management information systems |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 67 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 51 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | engineering technician |
| Science | 26 | biology, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 21 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, security and protective services |
| Media | 13 | media and digital communications |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Rogers State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 182 | 17 |
| Bachelor's degree | 155 | 8 |
In 2007, Rogers State had a total enrollment of 3,903 students (2,936 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 29% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 97% |
| Texas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $33,570 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $41,928 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $72,437 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $58,126 | 6 | $58,064 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $48,166 | 15 | $49,358 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $41,134 | 15 | $41,859 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $52,603 | 39 | $47,970 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rogers State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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