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Rochester University

Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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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
Division
Division I

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65%Acceptance
SAT Avg
827Students
13:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$48,707Earnings 10yr
$19,245Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

67%

Below Average

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
10 Years$48,707

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#46
vs 2024
Forbes
#69
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#58
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#243
vs 2024

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Varsity Sports — Yellowjackets

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History & Fun Facts

  • Early history The University of Rochester traces its origins to The First Baptist Church of Hamilton, New York, which was founded in 1796.
  • The church established the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York, later renamed the Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution, in 1817.
  • The collegiate division was granted a charter by the State of New York in 1846, after which its name was changed to Madison University.
  • John Wilder and the Baptist Education Society urged that the new university be moved to Rochester, New York.
  • Madison University was eventually renamed Colgate University.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit33 mi
CLE Cleveland109 mi
CMH Columbus185 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
New York, NY490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Hartford, CT539 mi · ~15h 34m drive
Providence, RI602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
Albany, NY477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Syracuse, NY355 mi · ~10h 15m drive
Rochester, NY282 mi · ~8h 9m drive
Buffalo, NY217 mi · ~6h 16m drive
Philadelphia, PA454 mi · ~13h 7m drive
Pittsburgh, PA224 mi · ~6h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA364 mi · ~10h 31m drive
Newark, NJ481 mi · ~13h 54m drive
Washington, DC412 mi · ~11h 54m drive
Baltimore, MD413 mi · ~11h 56m drive
Atlanta, GA620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Charlotte, NC529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
Raleigh, NC533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Miami, FL1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive
Orlando, FL981 mi · ~28h 20m drive
Tampa, FL1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive
Nashville, TN489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
New Orleans, LA959 mi · ~27h 42m drive
Richmond, VA465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Chicago, IL236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
Detroit, MI24 mi · ~42 min drive
Minneapolis, MN529 mi · ~15h 17m drive
St. Louis, MO463 mi · ~13h 23m drive
Kansas City, MO645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Indianapolis, IN254 mi · ~7h 20m drive
Columbus, OH187 mi · ~5h 24m drive
Cleveland, OH110 mi · ~3h 11m drive
Milwaukee, WI243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Dallas, TX1009 mi · ~29h 9m drive
Houston, TX1120 mi · ~32h 21m drive
Austin, TX1176 mi · ~33h 58m drive
San Antonio, TX1250 mi · ~36h 7m drive
Los Angeles, CA1976 mi · ~57h 5m drive
San Francisco, CA2080 mi · ~60h 5m drive
San Diego, CA1967 mi · ~56h 49m drive
Seattle, WA1919 mi · ~55h 26m drive
Portland, OR1952 mi · ~56h 23m drive
Denver, CO1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive
Phoenix, AZ1687 mi · ~48h 44m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1481 mi · ~42h 47m drive
Honolulu, HI4472 mi · ~129h 11m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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