School Highlights
Rochester University serves 1,193 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,193 students
- Private-state tuition: $20,486
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 40%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Rochester University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Rochester University
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1959
Total Faculty
68 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rochester University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Rochester University diversity score of 0.60 is equal to the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 59% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,193 students
2,473 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
719 students
889 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
474 students
1,584 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,161 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
693 students
961 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
26 students
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
468 students
1,658 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
6 students
6 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
15%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
60%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
11%
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4063%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$50,729
$41,695
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $20,486 is more than the state average of $9,806. The private state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,486
$9,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,753
$11,915
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
98%
99%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rochester University cost?
Rochester University's private state tuition is approximately $20,486.
What is the acceptance rate of Rochester University?
The acceptance rate of Rochester University is 98%, which is lower than the state average of 99%.
What is Rochester University's ranking?
Rochester University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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