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Rochester Christian University

Rochester Hills, MI · Suburb · 792 students
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$21,456
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$48,707
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
98%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Rochester Christian University, a private institution situated along the Clinton River in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is best known for integrating a faith-based liberal arts education with strong pre-professional programs in nursing, business, education, and the behavioral sciences. The campus culture is close-knit and Christ-centered, offering a supportive environment where students engage in regular chapel services, community outreach, and competitive NAIA athletics as the Warriors. A distinctive hallmark of the university is its emphasis on personalized faculty mentorship and experiential learning, which leverages its proximity to the greater Detroit metropolitan area for robust internships and clinical placements.


Wikipedia:Rochester Christian University, legally Rochester University from 2019 to 2024, is a private Christian college in Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States. It was founded by members of the Churches of Christ in 1959.

Location
Rochester Hills, MI, 48307 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
33 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$29,196
Housing & food (on campus)$10,486
Books & supplies$2,130
Cost of attendance$41,787
Average net price$21,456
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$29,196
Housing & food (on campus)$10,486
Books & supplies$2,130
Cost of attendance$41,787
Average net price$21,456
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,463
$30–48k
$17,173
$48–75k
$19,771
$75–110k
$20,596
$110k+
$25,821
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $13,755
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Within 4 yrs
28%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 74.3% · others: 28.4% 
8 yrs after starting
41% graduated · 31% transferred · 28% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$40,813
10 yrs after entry$48,707
Debt
Median at graduation$24,475
Monthly payment$259
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$27k
90th percentile$35,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 97.7% · women 97.6% 
Yield: 22.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
31%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$32,020
Independent
46%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
16%
Where first-years come from
In state (MI)
86.8%
Out of state
6.2%
International
7.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IN 2 · OH 2 · TX 2 · FL 1 · KY 1

Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
4%
Black
17%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$40,813
After 10 yrs
$48,707
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods60
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Psychology, General22
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Communication and Media Studies10
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10
Theological and Ministerial Studies6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General5
Accounting and Related Services4
Biology, General3
Behavioral Sciences3
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations2
English Language and Literature, General1
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5M
Full-time faculty
95%
Faculty salary
$6,476/mo
Teaching spend
$8,275
per student
Federal loans
50%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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