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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, OK. 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.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Rose State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 8,431 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Rose State College
6420 S E 15th
Midwest City, OK 73110-2799
General Phone: (405) 733-7311
http://www.rose.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 227 | general studies, sociology, social services, English, library assistant, foreign language and literature |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 120 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 102 | business, business management, accounting technology, operations management, MIS |
| Medical Support and Technology | 79 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, pre-pharmacy |
| Education and Teaching | 43 | secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer programming, computer services management |
| Media | 11 | journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Science | 6 | biology, physical sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | exercise science |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | multimedia |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-med |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child care management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Mechanics and Repair | 1 | autobody repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Rose State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 697 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Rose State had a total enrollment of 8,431 students (4,899 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 99% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Rose State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 918500)
Rose State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
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 | 4 | $60,831 | 13 | $60,258 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $60,831 | 13 | $60,258 |
*: 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 | 42 | $47,813 | 62 | $46,637 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $47,813 | 62 | $46,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 28 | 50 |
| Basketball | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 16 | 19 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rose State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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