Rochester University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Rochester Hills, MI
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#18 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,193

Location Rochester Hills, Michigan
Website rcu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, approximately 30 miles north of Detroit, Rochester University (formerly Rochester College) operates as a private Christian institution affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The 85-acre suburban campus sits along the Clinton River, featuring a mix of modern academic buildings and residential facilities. Established in 1959 as Michigan Christian College, the institution offers bachelor's degrees across multiple disciplines, with notable programs in business, education, and religious studies. The university maintains a selective admissions process and requires students to complete Bible-based coursework as part of the core curriculum. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live in campus housing during their first two years, and the institution competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Rochester Warriors.

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Ratings

Rochester University is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

2 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Acceptance Rate

97.6%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 22.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$29,196

Costs for Rochester University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$29,196
Books and Supplies		$2,130
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$10,486
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,618
Total One Year Cost		$45,430

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rochester University are Psychology, Business, and Communication. 25% of students major in Psychology, 20% in Business, and 19% in Communication.