Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburban
Known for business — close-knit campus
Rochester University is a private institution in Rochester Hills with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 827 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,707 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,245.
Established
1850
Motto
Meliora
Mascot
Rocky the Yellowjacket
Type
Private research university
Conference
Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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65%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
827Students
13:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$48,707Earnings 10yr
$19,245Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate65.3%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$27,938
Room & Board$9,800
Books & Supplies$2,134
Total Cost of Attendance$36,215
Average Net Price$19,245
Median Debt at Graduation$24,475
Monthly Payment (10yr)$259
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$15,716
$30–48K$13,338
$48–75K$19,451
$75–110K$22,280
$110K+$21,860
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$19,245
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4800.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (32)
Student Body
Undergrads
827
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
Race & Ethnicity
White 62%
Black 16%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate41.4%
Freshman Retention67.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$40,813
8 Years$43,869
10 Years$48,707
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$33,800
Men
$47,400
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
93Average
Estimated from MI state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Detroitpop. 640K
24 mi(42 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
110 mi(191 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
187 mi(324 min)