Rogers State University
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(918) 343-7777
- 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 Highlights
Rogers State University serves 3,633 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Top Rankings
Rogers State University ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Oklahoma for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 157 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Rogers State University | (OK) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 157 staff | 59 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Rogers State University is Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (17.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyPrivate for-profit979 students | 17.20 Mi8820 East Pine Street
Tulsa, OK 74115
(800) 331-1204 17.20979 - Vatterott College-TulsaPrivate, for profit164 students | 19.20 Mi4343 S. 118th E. Ave, Suite A
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918) 835-8288 19.20164 - Brown Mackie College-TulsaPrivate, for profit543 students | 19.70 Mi4608 S Garnett Rd Ste 110
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918) 628-3700 19.70543 - Platt CollegePrivate for-profit267 students | 21.00 Mi3801 S Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918) 663-9000 21.00267 - 578 students | 21.50 Mi4242 South Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(919) 610-0027 21.50578
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