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Rochester College Admission Requirements

Rochester Hills, Michigan

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Your chances of getting into Rochester College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

71.4%
Admission Difficulty for Rochester College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Rochester College is 71.4%.  Its admission rate is the 18th lowest in Michigan.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Rochester College and can you get accepted?

Rochester College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 663 out of the 929 who applied were admitted.

Rochester College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.13. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Rochester College?

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Rochester College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.13 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 950 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT

Rochester College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.13*

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Rochester College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Rochester College are to have around a 3.13 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Rochester College accepts 71% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Rochester College is 3.13 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #40 in Michigan for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Rochester College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.13 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Rochester College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Rochester College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

840-1060

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Rochester College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 430
Math 25th Percentile 410
Composite 25th Percentile 840
SAT Scores for Rochester College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 530
Math 75th Percentile 530
Composite 75th Percentile 1060
Average SAT Score 950

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Rochester College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Rochester College is 950 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 840-1060. Students who get into Rochester College score in the top 86 percent of all SAT test takers..  Rochester College ranks #34 in the state of Michigan for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 950 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Rochester College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 840 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 840, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 730, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Rochester College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 950 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 950, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1060 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

Rochester College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1060 and Above Good >82%
950 to 1060 Avg + 71%-82%
840 to 950 Avg - 56%-71%
730 to 840 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 730 Low <40%
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Rochester College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-23 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Rochester College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 15
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 17
ACT Scores for Rochester College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 21
Composite 75th Percentile 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Rochester College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Rochester College is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 23.  The school ranks #28 in Michigan for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Rochester College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Rochester College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Rochester College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 71% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 82% with a 23 ACT score.

Rochester College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >82%
20 to 23 Avg + 71%-82%
17 to 20 Avg - 56%-71%
14 to 17 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 14 Low <40%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Rochester College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 583 341 929
Accepted 413 246 663
Acceptance Rate 71% 72% 71%
Enrolled 128 104 233
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 31% 42% 35%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rochester College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rochester College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rochester College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Rochester College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Rochester College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.13 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 950 on the SAT and 20 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170967 IPEDS survey data for Rochester College.

Last updated February 24, 2024

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Rochester College?

71% of those who apply are granted admission to Rochester College. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Rochester College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 840 and 1060. The average SAT score is 950. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Rochester College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. The average ACT score is 20. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.