Rochester Christian University
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How strong are the academics at Rochester Christian University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
22%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Rochester University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
37
10-19
73
20-29
33
30-39
4
40-49
2

Honors Programs

Rochester Christian University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Rochester University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Rochester Christian University:

57%
First-year retention rate
22%
4-year grad rate
40%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Rochester Christian University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Leadership
3.4
12.52
21.64
30.76
39.88
49

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 15
  • Organizational Leadership 11
  • Accounting 4
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 0
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 49
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 10
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 5
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
  • Behavioral Sciences 3
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 22
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Divinity/Ministry 6
  • Urban Ministry 1
  • Youth Ministry 1
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 0

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