Overview


Roberts Wesleyan University
Rochester, NY, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Established in 1866, Roberts Wesleyan College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in the suburbs of Rochester, New York. The college is home to over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, many of which can be completed through evening courses or online. Full-time students are required to earn 20 spiritual life credits per semester during their first three years, and 10 per semester in their fourth, which can be obtained by attending chapel or service opportunities. The college is also home to the Northeastern Seminary graduate school, which offers programs in theology.
Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$23,569
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1143
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$23,569
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $38,826 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $38,826 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,976 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
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Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,173
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,778
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,193
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
45%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2710
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,778
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$30,250
$30k - $48k
$29,221
$48k - $75k
$27,686
$75k - $110k
$24,441
$110k+
$22,864
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$17,310,864
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,502,553
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
86%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,225
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$212
Students receiving federal loans
82%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,161
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,075
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Free Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1314
Students Applied
42%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
49
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 23 |
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
87%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
2%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1143
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
470
75th
610
Reading
25th
495
75th
640
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
39%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
13%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
29
Top 25%
56
Top 50%
80
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,619
Total Number of Undergrads
1,092
0
100
55%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
64%
20-39 Students
30%
40-99 Students
4%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
71
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | ✓ ✓ |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ✓ ✓ |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
35%
US National: 44%65%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
87%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
28
Countries Represented
31
Ethnicity
African American
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
10%
White
66%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
43
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
62%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
61%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Redhawks
School Colors
red, black, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
16
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,700
Top 5 Employers
University of Rochester Medical Center
Heritage Christian
Uncommon Schools
Rochester Regional Health
Paychex
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$212
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