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.

13:1
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 13:1. 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:

67%
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
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
8
14
20
26
32
38

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Accounting 3
  • Financial Planning and Services 3
  • Organizational Leadership 2
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 14
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 2
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 38
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 16
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 6
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 24
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Divinity/Ministry 1
  • Youth Ministry 0
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
  • Urban Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 1
  • Music Performance, General 0
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