- 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 7,758 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 7,758 students
- In-state tuition: $3,225
- Out-state tuition: $9,602
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- 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 187 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Rose State College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1970
Campus Size
120 acres
Total Faculty
187 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rose State College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Rose State College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,758 students
1,520 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
28:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
2,270 students
493 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
5,488 students
1,027 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
7,758 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,270 students
489 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,488 students
1,012 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
294 students
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
13%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
49%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
12%
10%
% Unknown races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$33,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,225 is less than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 32% 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 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,225
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,602
$7,963
Tuition Notes
$30 Million Amount awarded in scholarships and financial aid every year.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
90%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,742
$11,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,285
$5,763
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Rose State College is Metro Technology Centers (6.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Metro Technology Centers
Public
1900 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 424-8324
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
(405) 424-8324
6.0 miles
Enrollment: 1,626 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Randall University
Private not-for-profit
3701 S. I-35 Frontage Road
Moore, OK 73160
(405) 912-9000
Moore, OK 73160
(405) 912-9000
8.5 miles
Enrollment: 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 58% Private-state tuition: $11,980 Minority enrollment: 53%
7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 682-1611
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 682-1611
9.7 miles
Enrollment: 11,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 In-state tuition: $3,091 Out-state tuition: $7,891 Minority enrollment: 56%
900 N Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 947-4421
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 947-4421
9.8 miles
Enrollment: 3,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $2,661 Out-state tuition: $7,224 Minority enrollment: 46%
4701 12th Avenue NW
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 801-5000
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 801-5000
12.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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