Rogers State University
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Rogers State University is a regional four-year university in northeastern Oklahoma recognized for its high-quality academic programs, nurturing scholastic atmosphere, distance learning options, and high-technology learning environment....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Rogers County, OK | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,079 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,876 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,955 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 248 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 78% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 45% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,091 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 34% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,172 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 35% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $619 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 42% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,927 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- RSU was founded in 1909 – just two years after Oklahoma was granted statehood. The university was officially established as Eastern University Preparatory School in Claremore by the Oklahoma Legislature in its second session. The mission of the Eastern University Preparatory School was to prepare the sons and daughters of Native Americans, farmers, and ranchers for entry into the colleges and universities of Oklahoma.
- Rogers State University is recognized for its quality academic programs, distance learning options, and high-technology learning environment with campuses in Claremore, Bartlesville, and Pryor. RSU is a national pioneer and leader in distance education. RSU was the first university in Oklahoma to offer bachelor's and associate's degrees entirely via the Internet.
- RSU offers a variety of bachelor's and associate's degrees to assist our students in achieving their personal and professional goals. RSU offers Bachelor's Degrees in Applied Technology, Biology (Options in Environmental Conservation and Medical and Molecular), Business Administration (Options in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, and Management), Business Information Technology (Options in Computer Network Administration and Software Development and Multimedia), Communications (Options in Corporate Communications and Radio and Television), Justice Administration (Option in Law Enforcement), Liberal Arts, and Social Science (Options in History and Political Science and Psychology and Sociology). RSU also offers a wide variety of Associate's Degrees including Art, Business, Education, and Nursing.
- Rogers State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). RSU is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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Veronica Hix works for the Cherokee Nation because it gives her a chance to give back to her community and people. - RSU station to air emergency notices (Tulsa World)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 08:42:49 am
A partnership between the Claremore Police Department and Rogers State University will enable emergency notifications to be broadcast on the university radio's station.
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