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Campus & Student Life at Rochester University

Home to about 1,198 undergraduates in 2020, RU is a small, private university located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, RU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by RU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our RU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Rochester University is Affiliated With the Churches of Christ Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Churches of Christ faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Churches of Christ Colleges and Universities.

RU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit RU Disability Services.

RU for the Military

While not a "service academy", RU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit RU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our RU for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Rochester University

RU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Rochester University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Rochester University

RU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,198 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 745 (62.2%). Part-time attendance was 453 (37.8%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
7454531,198

Rochester University is Ranked #1,732 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, RU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank RU #1732 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Rochester University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at RU by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the RU Diversity Guide.

Rochester University Competes in the NIAA

RU has a total of 136 student athletes, 69 men and 67 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$1,385,778
Total Expenses (all teams)$1,336,076
Net$49,702

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rochester University Athletics

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