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Roberts Wesleyan University

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY · Suburb · 1,149 students
Website Common App Scorecard
$23,130
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$55,031
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
71%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Roberts Wesleyan University, a private Christian institution in Rochester, New York, is best known for seamlessly integrating faith-based learning with strong professional preparation in high-demand fields like nursing, business, education, and social work. The university fosters a close-knit, service-oriented campus culture where students benefit from small class sizes, dedicated faculty mentorship, and competitive NCAA Division II athletics. Distinctively, as the first higher education institution established by the Free Methodist Church, Roberts places a signature emphasis on character formation and ethical leadership, preparing graduates to serve their communities with both professional competence and compassion.

Wikipedia:Roberts Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Chili, New York, near Rochester, New York, United States. It was the first educational institution established for Free Methodists in North America. Roberts is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In the fall of 2023, Roberts Wesleyan enrolled 1621 students in undergraduate, graduate, adult degree completion and doctoral programs.

Location
Rochester, NY, 14624 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ROC · Rochester NY
6 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$38,826
Housing & food (on campus)$12,976
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$55,781
Average net price$23,130
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$38,826
Housing & food (on campus)$12,976
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$55,781
Average net price$23,130
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.roberts.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$38,996
Fees$1,806
Housing$7,768
Food$6,866
Total published by the school$55,781
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,922
$30–48k
$14,396
$48–75k
$19,241
$75–110k
$23,788
$110k+
$27,297
Grants from the school
92% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $26,723
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 59.8% · others: 70.5% 
8 yrs after starting
67% graduated · 15% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$56,275
10 yrs after entry$55,031
Debt
Median at graduation$23,750
Monthly payment$252
Middle 50% owe$10.8k–$27k
90th percentile$32,700
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1170
R 505–670 · M 485–635
ACT midpoint
26
SAT middle 50%: 990–1305
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 63.3% · women 75.6% 
Yield: 19.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 34%Women 66%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
7 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
27%
Family income
$53,344
Independent
39%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
14%
Where first-years come from
In state (NY)
68.1%
Out of state
20.6%
International
1.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: PA 7 · OH 6 · FL 3 · NJ 3 · CA 2

Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
9%
Black
15%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$56,275
After 10 yrs
$55,031
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing60
Business Administration, Management and Operations36
Education, Other25
Psychology, General20
Social Work17
Health and Medical Administrative Services15
Biology, General12
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11
Criminal Justice and Corrections10
Homeland Security9
Music9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8
Physics6
Fine and Studio Arts5
Human Resources Management and Services5
Computer Science4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$35M
Full-time faculty
92%
Faculty salary
$7,175/mo
Teaching spend
$9,214
per student
Federal loans
61%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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