Rochester Business Institute

1630 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY, 14621-3007 - View a map of this school Map

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Rochester Business Institute is dedicated to the provision of a personalized teaching and learning environment designed to support the personal and professional career development of qualified undergraduate students. ...

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  • Rochester Business Institute
  • Community College Avg.
County Monroe County, NY -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Private, for profit Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 978 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 199 students 1,443 students
Total Enrollment 1,177 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 88% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 80% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,943 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 64% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,254 $1,275
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $3,333 $1,147
% Students Receiving Loans 81% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $5,018 $3,143

School Notes:

  • The college opened its doors in 1863 to provide commercial training to young men. In 1883, women were allowed to enroll. At that time, the catalog stated the paramount duty of every parent is to thoroughly equip their children for earning a livelihood. In 1976, the Regents of the University of the State of New York granted the school approval to award Associate's degrees based on the career and occupational focus of the institute's programs. In October 1996, Rhodes Business Group, Inc. acquired Rochester Business Institute.
  • The school is housed in a state-of-the-art facility that includes classrooms, seminar rooms, lecture rooms, computer laboratories, a student lounge, and a library. Students also have access to office equipment, such as computers, audiovisual equipment, and transcription machines.
  • RBI offers programs in accounting, business administration, computer programming, administrative support, and information processing. There is a heavy emphasis on computer and software applications in all of the aforementioned programs. Rochester Business Institute provides training in programs such as accounting, administrative information processing, business accounting and applications, business administration, business management, computer programming with business applications, information processing specialist, medical assisting, paralegal / legal assistant and programming for business.
  • The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and occupational associate's degrees.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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