Rochester College cultivates academic excellence, moral character, servant leadership, and global awareness through a rigorous educational experience that integrates liberal arts and professional studies within an inclusive Christian heritage.
Rochester College cultivates academic excellence, moral character, servant leadership, and global awareness through a rigorous educational experience that integrates liberal arts and professional studies within an inclusive Christian heritage.
Whether you are a high school student headed to college for the first time, a professional wanting to complete your Bachelor's degree, or a person interested in our missional church master's degree, Rochester College is committed to making the admissions process as painless as possible for you. The personal interaction you receive from us will be an example of our caring, close-knit college community.
Steadfast with Rochester College's Christian identity, the Center for Student Life exists to support students in their quest for purpose, meaning, and faith, through dynamic co-curricular programs and relational ministry.
Rochester College is committed to helping students succeed in their collegiate journeys by supporting the whole student – body, mind, and spirit – within a Christian setting.
We recognize that college brings unique challenges and opportunities for each student. We are here to support you! We have a variety of campus-wide resources that offer support.
Your education is an investment in your future. We are here to help you navigate what can sometimes be a confusing process. Our office provides various services to you, including financial aid processing, issuing monthly statements, and maintaining student accounts. Please navigate through the menu items at the left to obtain information on applying for financial aid, the annual cost of college, our net price calculator, and all kinds of financial resources. And do not hesitate to contact us. Go to Student Financial Services Team to get our contact information. Attending college requires a financial commitment, and we are committed to making a high-quality Christian education affordable for you.
Rochester College's accelerated degree programs are designed for demanding schedules like yours. We have six unique majors that you can complete in as little as 16 months, online, or on-campus in the Metro Detroit area. Earn your degree in a Christian community, close to home or work, with instructors who bring a wealth of real-world knowledge to the classroom.
Small class sizes with hands-on learning, flexible course scheduling, and multiple methods to pay for college are just a few of the benefits of attending RC. Completing your Bachelor's degree in an accelerated class format is a great way to kick-start your education or take your career in a new direction. RC has full-year class registration, which allows you to confirm your class schedule for up to 12 months in advance.
In 1954, members of the Churches of Christ formed a Board of Trustees to establish an educational institution in the United States' North Central region. In the initial college catalog, the institution's leaders affirmed their dedication "to the task of leading students toward higher academic achievement." The founders also stated their belief "that the development of Christian ideals in the lifeiduindividual's lifely important." Leaders of Rochester College remain firmly committed to those ideals.
In 1997, the college changed its name from Michigan Christian College to Rochester College. The name change signaled a broadening of vision for an institution that would be inclusive, affirm academic freedom, and train men and women with life skills beyond mere academic credentials. In today's Post-modern culture, a values-based and values-driven curriculum is the best hope for a great educational experience. Men and women educated at Rochester College embrace challenges, apply problem-solving skills, serve their communities, and provide leadership for challenges yet to come.
Rochester College is built upon a firm foundation laid by hundreds of individuals over the past six decades. Certain events stand out as historical milestones in the college's progress.
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