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Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, New York 14624

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Roberts Wesleyan University is a private institution in Rochester with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1205, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,031 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,461.

Established
1866
Motto
Education for Character
Mascot
Reggie the Redhawk
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II

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78%Acceptance
1205SAT Avg
1,065Students
9:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$55,031Earnings 10yr
$23,461Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Roberts Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1205

Reading & WritingMid: 560
495640
MathMid: 575
470610

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1205

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,504
Room & Board$12,996
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$49,621
Average Net Price$23,461
Median Debt at Graduation$23,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$252

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,371
$30–48K$20,400
$48–75K$21,935
$75–110K$25,180
$110K+$26,757

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,461

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,065
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 15%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.9%
Freshman Retention77.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,275
8 Years$55,991
10 Years$55,031

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,000
Men
$52,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Redhawks

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
217 mi(376 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
256 mi(444 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
258 mi(447 min)

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