Roberts Wesleyan University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Rochester, NY
0 reviews

#33 Best Private Colleges in New York

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Overview

Total enrollment

1,960

Location Rochester, New York
Website roberts.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Free Methodist

Best Colleges Rank

#274

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

Roberts Wesleyan College occupies a suburban campus in Rochester, New York, located approximately 10 miles southwest of downtown Rochester and Lake Ontario. Founded in 1866 as Chili Seminary by Benjamin Titus Roberts, the institution began as a Free Methodist school and maintains its Christian liberal arts tradition while operating as an independent college. The campus spans 188 acres of rolling hills featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, with Georgian-style architecture predominant across academic facilities. Roberts Wesleyan offers undergraduate and graduate programs with strengths in nursing, education, business, and social work, while maintaining a selective admissions process. Most undergraduate students live in one of the six residence halls on campus, and the college competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Redhawks.

See my Chances for Admission

Ratings

Roberts Wesleyan University is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Roberts Wesleyan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Learn how rankings are calculated

Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 990/1305
GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

70.6%

Applications Due Aug 25, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Low

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,826

Costs for Roberts Wesleyan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$38,826
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,418
Room and Board		$12,976
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,720
Total One Year Cost		$57,140

View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

65% within 6 years

View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Roberts Wesleyan University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 26% of students major in Health Professions, 24% in Business, and 16% in Education.