Rochester University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 792 students.
About This School
Rochester University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan with approximately 792 undergraduate students enrolled. Rochester University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,456 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $39,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Rochester Christian University, legally Rochester University before 2024, is a private Christian college in Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States. It was founded by members of the Churches of Christ in 1959.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 41% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish, and median earnings of $39,000 a decade out raise real questions about return on investment, even with a relatively modest debt load of $14,750. That said, the net price of $19,245/year is reasonable for a private institution, and students drawn to a faith-centered, Churches of Christ community in a small-campus setting (under 900 undergrads) may find the environment genuinely fits their values. Worth considering if the Christian community is a priority, but look hard at why so many students are leaving before graduation — that 67% freshman retention rate deserves a direct conversation with admissions.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (792 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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