Login Register

Rochester College
- Academics

RT
Currently attending or alumni?
Review this school!
Are you interested
in this school?
Yes, let this school know
Maybe, bookmark for later
No, get better matches
Saving your decision
Yes
Maybe
No

We will attempt to notify this
school of your interest.

This school has been saved to your schools list.

This school has been removed from your recommended schools list.

For your next recommendation, check out .

Jump to a section:

Grade
Quick Stats
Student Author Overview
Student Reviews
Student Polls
Facts
Take A SurveyWrite A ReviewUpload A PhotoLink Up A VideoWrite The Guide
Rochester College - Academics - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler0.00

Academics

This school isn't graded

College Prowler grades are calculated based off of tons of criteria, specifically including survey responses that come from students at this school.

Unfortunately, we haven't gathered enough student surveys for this school to calculate grades. If you are a student at this school, help out and take the college student survey!

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 14:1
Full-Time Student Population 649
Part-Time Student Population 233
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 24
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 85
Total FT Faculty 24
Faculty with Terminal Degree 52%
Average Faculty Salary $36,855
Full-Time Retention Rate 65%
Part-Time Retention Rate 19%
Graduation Rate 36%
Programs/Majors Offered 36
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 80%
  • 20 to 49 students: 18%
  • 50 or more students: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The academics at Rochester College are competitive with other mainstream college and university settings. Professors will typically have a master's degree or above. Several of the professors have had backgrounds in the private sector as well as having other careers part-time. Some professors teach classes on multiple RC campuses or for other schools also.

Given the relatively small student body at RC and the generally smaller class size, there is increased potential for personal attention and individualized help. Select classes are available online as well as in-classroom.The professors are genial and make themselves available to help students. There are also tutoring services, often handled by upperclassmen and graduate students, available at the ACE study lab.

See how you stack up against students who were accepted to this school . . .And calculate your chances!Register to get started

Rochester College Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Loading...

Academics at Rochester College

spicer

Business Management '13

4.6
A

Academics of RC

The college has a great atmosphere, very nice campus and excellent instructors. The program is useful and can be applied to current and future employment.

Apr 02, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Academics at Rochester College

katlynnt

Early Childhood Education '13

5.0
A+

Great Atmosphere

Rochester College offers one of the best programs for Early Childhood Education. The classes are small, personal, and very high in spirituality! It is a great place to be.

Mar 18, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Academics at Rochester College

esandoval

Psychology '12

3.1
B-

Uncertain & Unsatisfied

Honestly, I've never really known where I want to go with my education or career. I feel as if my teachers do the best they can to steer me in the right direction using the information that I provide them with, but it's difficult to do more than brainstorm when almost everything is a possibility and nothing is certain. I do wish that there were more options for careers at Rochester College. I feel as if there were a couple instances where I thought maybe I had an idea of what I wanted to do, but no methods by which I could pursue my interests unless I added another year or so to my education or transferred out, which would cause me to lose a large amount of credits.

Mar 04, 2012

Comment actions: Rate
Report as inappropriate/inaccurate
Page 1 of 4
User rating for Rochester College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate your school’s professors on the following topics

Rate your school’s academic environment on the following topics

Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: Yes
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Division of Arts & Science
  • Division of Business & Professional Studies
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 6%
  • Counseling Psychology: 9%
  • Organizational Communication: 6%
Graduation Requirements
  • Arts/fine arts
  • Computer literacy
  • English (including composition)
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Religious/Biblical studies
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Other Academic Offerings
  • Accelerated program
  • Dual enrollment
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Liberal arts/career combination
Best Places to Study
  • ACE Study Lab
  • Chapel Study Lounge
  • Dearborn Commons Lounge
  • Ham Library
  • Student Dorm Rooms
  • Utley Student Rec Room/Lounge

Online Courses

Several online course options exist for both undergraduate and graduate students. A student will have to complete at least one class online before graduation. Online classes will have one instructor. For traditional students, an online class will last approximately 16 weeks. For students in the Center for Extended Learning (CEL) program, an online class will be approximately 9 weeks. The classes typically start on a Monday, and students are expected to enter message board statements several times a week, in addition to any written assignments. Any tests given during the course are also handled online.

Did You Know? Rochester College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (based out of Chicago).

Become a Contributing Author Learn more »

Most Recent Student Author View all

Name
Christopher Currie
Hometown
Gary, Indiana
Major
Mass Communications/Broadcasting
Grad Year
2012

College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.

Find a college

Find a major

Scholarships

Reviews

Search College Prowler

Company

How do we get our information? Find out here or report an error here. The statistics on our site are from the National Center for Education Statistics IPEDS database.
We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
For additional information we encourage you to visit school websites or contact the schools directly.