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Rose State College

Rose State College

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.

Overview of Rose State College

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.

Rose State Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Faculty

The most successful professors at Rose State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 8,431 students study at the school (in 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Rose State

Rose State College
6420 S E 15th
Midwest City, OK 73110-2799
General Phone: (405) 733-7311
http://www.rose.edu

Rose State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts261general studies, sociology, social services, English, foreign language and literature, library assistant
Business And Management123business, business management, accounting technology, MIS, operations management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine113registered nursing
Medical Support And Technology73radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, pre-pharmacy
Education And Teaching48secondary teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching
Therapy And Counseling31psychology
Law27legal assistant, court reporting
Medical Administration18medical records tech
Engineering11engineering
Science10physical sciences, biology
Computer Science And Engineering9computer programming, computer services management
Media9broadcast journalism, journalism
Photography And Commercial Art8multimedia
Security And Law Enforcement7criminal justice and safety
Mathematics5mathematics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4exercise science
Music3music
Family And Social Work3family and consumer science, child care management
Art Studies2art studies
Engineering Technician2environmental engineering tech
Medicine2pre-med
Mechanics And Repair1autobody repair

Number of programs and degrees for Rose State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree75743
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years135

Rose State Student Body

In 2007, Rose State had a total enrollment of 8,431 students (4,693 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White68%
Black16%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
American Indian6%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1918%
20-2116%
22-2415%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-645%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Oklahoma99%

Rose State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time32 %

Rose State Room and Board (2007)

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.

Rose State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,340
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,798
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 Faculty

Rose State has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2734
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1834
Non-tenured and not on tenure track38

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$61,84412$59,383
All faculty totalcalendar year4$61,84412$59,383

*: 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 year44$47,41864$44,809
All faculty totalacademic year44$47,41864$44,809

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

Rose State Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total222850
Basketball71219
Baseball12012
All Other Sports31619

Rose State Degree Programs (2007)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Rose State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Rose State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Rose State % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Rose State Number of students
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Rose State % of degrees in law
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Rose State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Rose State % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Rose State % of degrees in engineering
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Rose State Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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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