Roberts Wesleyan College

Rochester, New York
4-year Private university

Overview

Roberts Wesleyan College is a private institution established in 1866 with suburban setting located at Rochester. It is ranked 78 in Regional Universities North in 2018 edition of Best College. Its tuition and fees are $31,818 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,321. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#78 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location Rochester, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1866
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,321 Undergraduates

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$46,468
Cost of Attendance
$20,363
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $31,818
Outstate Tuition Fee $31,818
Room and Board Fees $10,628
$41,000 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

90% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.43 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

75 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Aug
20
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$26,374 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$21,470 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $46,468
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
78% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
B.T. Roberts Scholarship
Total Worth full-tuition
Eligibility freshmen students
Minimum Criteria Based on SAT/ACT scores and high school academic performance.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $18,000 per year
Eligibility freshmen students
Minimum Criteria High School grade point average of 4.0, 1360 SAT or 29 ACT
Requirement for maintenance maintain at least a 2.80 cumulative grade point average.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $16,000 per year
Eligibility freshmen students
Minimum Criteria High School grade point average of 3.8, 1200 SAT or 25 ACT
Requirement for maintenance maintain at least a 2.80 cumulative grade point average
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Music Scholarship
Total Worth full tuition
Details Scholarships are granted based on performance level, potential to succeed in the Music Department. These awards are renewable based on satisfactory academic and musical achievements along with good standing within the college.
Young Life Scholarship
Total Worth $4,000
Details Full-time traditional undergraduate students who are active members in Young Life are eligible for a this scholarship.

Students

1,321 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
82% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
60% Students graduate within 6 years