Rochester Christian University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Rochester Hills, MI that costs an average of $18,100 a year after financial aid, admits 98% of applicants and graduates 42% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$18,100
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
42%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,729

Private nonprofitLarge suburb792 undergraduates

Cost of Rochester Christian University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$41,391
Tuition and fees, in-state$30,510
Housing and food (on campus)$10,960
Books and supplies$2,190
Average net price after aid$18,100

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$14,677
$30,001–48,000$17,803
$48,001–75,000$14,647
$75,001–110,000$17,242
$110,001+$23,628

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Rochester Christian University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate98%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate42%
First-year retention60%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,733
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,729
Rank in Michigan (earnings)38th of 43 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants33%
Students with federal loans45%

Majors and programs at Rochester Christian University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (26)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing26$82,343$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations41$50,239$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods106$42,064$20,795
Communication and Media Studies24$39,248$21,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29$31,565$25,778
Psychology46$30,875$24,536
Accounting and Related Services7——
Behavioral Sciences6——
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Biology6——
Computer Programming2——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4——
Education, Other———
English Language and Literature3——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations4——
Finance and Financial Management Services3——
Health and Medical Administrative Services5——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences11——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Marketing4——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7——
Music———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———
Theological and Ministerial Studies7——

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities44——
Psychology———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies23——

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Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor$19,22752%$56,715
Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids$19,67890%$53,667
Alma CollegeAlma$24,91857%$59,874
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo$20,78475%$66,766
Kettering UniversityFlint$29,79779%$96,136

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About Rochester Christian University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationRochester Hills, MI
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates792
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitercu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Rochester Christian University's acceptance rate?

Rochester Christian University admits 98% of applicants.

How much does Rochester Christian University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $41,391 a year (tuition and fees: $30,510). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,100 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,677.

How much do Rochester Christian University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $50,729 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 38th of 43 similar colleges in Michigan. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,343 a year after graduation).

What is Rochester Christian University's graduation rate?

42% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.