Rogers State University
Tel:
(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 4,030 students (60% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- Rogers State University is the only community colleges within Rogers County, OK.
- The nearest community college to Rogers State University is Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (16.8 miles away).
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 / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 157 staff | 58 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,030 students | 1,805 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 29:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,411 students | 849 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,619 students | 956 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 2,406 students | 840 students |
| # Graduate Students | 5 students | 5 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 350 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 11% | 10% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| % Black | 2% | 9% |
| % White | 64% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 15% | 5% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.60 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,300 | $33,300 |
Source: 2016 (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 (16.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyPrivate, for profit849 students | 16.80 Mi8820 East Pine Street
Tulsa, OK 74115
(918)836-6886 16.80849 - 465 students | 18.50 Mi3138 S Garnett
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)627-8074 18.50465 - Vatterott College-TulsaPrivate, for profit164 students | 19.10 Mi4343 S. 118th E. Ave, Suite A
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)835-8288 19.10164 - Brown Mackie College-TulsaPrivate, for profit543 students | 19.60 Mi4608 S Garnett Rd Ste 110
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)628-3700 19.60543 - 305 students | 20.40 Mi3131 South Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918)298-8200 20.40305
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