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Rose State College, or RSC, is a community college located in Midwest City, Oklahoma. It was originally named Oscar Rose Junior College in memory of the eminent Midwest City-Del City Superintendent of Schools, and was renamed Rose State College on November 1, 1983. The college offered its first classes on September 21, 1970.
RSC enrolls more than 8,000 students every term. The campus consists of more than 21 buildings on 116 acres. The college offers an array of programs and degrees in diverse fields of study.
Rose State's colors are red and gold, and their official mascot is the Raider. RSC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Region 2, Division I.
Rose State is in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Midwest City is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Rose State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 8,182 students study at Rose State (in 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
Rose State College
6420 S E 15th
Midwest City, OK 73110-2799
General Phone: (405) 733-7311
Admissions Phone: (405) 733-7308
Financial Aid Phone: (405) 733-7424
http://www.rose.edu
Rose State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 238 | general studies, sociology, social services, English, foreign language and literature, international relations, library assistant, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Business And Management | 122 | business, business management, MIS, accounting technology, operations management, business and related services, banking, management science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, health aide |
| Medical Support And Technology | 71 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, pre-pharmacy, clinical and medical lab science, dental lab tech, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 52 | secondary teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching |
| Law | 29 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 15 | journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Engineering | 15 | engineering |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | medical records tech |
| Science | 9 | physical sciences, biology, geology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer programming, computer services management, computer security |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | multimedia, commercial art |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | exercise science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | avionics maintenance, autobody repair |
| Medicine | 2 | pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | family and consumer science, child care management, public administration |
| Music | 1 | music, music performance |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | environmental engineering tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech, aerospace engineering tech, quality control tech, electronics tech, instrumentation tech, engineering technician |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Rose State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 733 | 71 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 24 |
In 2005, Rose State had a total enrollment of 8,182 students (4,737 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Midwest City, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (405) 733-7308
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,949 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,238 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,247 |
Financial Aid:
Rose State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 918500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (405) 733-7424
Rose State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
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 | 4 | $56,275 | 12 | $52,860 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $56,275 | 12 | $52,860 |
*: 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 | 44 | $42,816 | 60 | $41,008 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $42,816 | 60 | $41,008 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 51 | 86 |
| Basketball | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 34 | 39 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Library Assistant/Technician
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rose State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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