Rose State College

6420 S E 15th
Midwest City, OK 73110
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Rose State College exists as a publicly created and sustained open-admission, associate degree-granting college to provide comprehensive lower-division programs of higher education and effective community services.

School Highlights

Rose State College serves 6,722 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,722 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,225
  • Out-state tuition: $9,602
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Rose State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 487 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rose State College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
487 staff
154 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rose State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Rose State College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,722 students
1,681 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,450 students
785 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,272 students
896 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Rose State College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Oklahoma.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
406 students
270 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,450 students
785 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Rose State College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,272 students
827 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
294 students
300 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
9%
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% Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rose State College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rose State College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rose State College and the percentage of Black community college students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
58%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rose State College and the percentage of White community college students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Rose State College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
% Two or more races
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Rose State College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rose State College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Rose State College and the community college average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
31%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Rose State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Rose State College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Oklahoma by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,225 is less than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,602 is more than the state average of $7,963. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,225
$3,475
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Rose State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,602
$7,963
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Rose State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Rose State College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,742
$12,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Rose State College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,285
$5,889
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Rose State College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
47%
SAT Reading
n/a
387
SAT Math
n/a
475
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Rose State College offered its first classes on September 21, 1970. Originally named Oscar Rose Junior College in memory of the well-known Midwest City-Del City Superintendent of Schools, the school was renamed Rose State College effective on November 1, 1983. In December 1973, the College became a member of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, after approval from the College's Board of Trustees. The College has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,700 in 1970 to a regular fall enrollment of approximately 7,000. The campus now includes twenty-one buildings on approximately 116 acres. Rose State College has been authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to provide programs and activities in General Education, Student Development Services, University Transfer Education, Economic Development Services, Career and Technical Education, Continuing Education and Contract Training Programs, Developmental/Remedial Education, selected Statewide Educational Services, Community Services and Institutional Research. Rose State College has been accredited as a degree-granting institution by American Bar Association, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Commission on Dental Accreditation, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, National Court Reporting Association (NCRA), National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, The Higher Learning Commission; Member North Central Association, Oklahoma Board of Nursing, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and State of Oklahoma State Accrediting Agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rose State College cost?
Rose State College's tuition is approximately $3,225 for In-State students and $9,602 for Out-State students.
What schools are Rose State College often compared to?
Rose State Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Oklahoma City Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Rose State College's ranking?
Rose State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,722 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,225
  • Out-state tuition: $9,602
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Oklahoma public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,475 per year for in-state students and $7,963 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,142 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oklahoma community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Oklahoma is Platt College-OKC-Memorial. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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