Roberts Wesleyan College

Roberts Wesleyan College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Rochester, New York. Roberts Wesleyan College was founded in 1866 and now enrolls around 1,706 students a year, including 1,197 undergrads. Roberts Wesleyan College provides housing for up to 792 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Roberts Wesleyan College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Roberts Wesleyan College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Roberts Wesleyan College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Roberts Wesleyan College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Roberts Wesleyan College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Roberts Wesleyan College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Roberts Wesleyan College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is August 25. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Roberts Wesleyan College by August 1.

2021 Roberts Wesleyan College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	76%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	79%
Tuition	$33,130

Is Roberts Wesleyan College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Roberts Wesleyan College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Roberts Wesleyan College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Roberts Wesleyan College. Around 76% of applicants get into Roberts Wesleyan College each year. Last year, 1,538 students applied to Roberts Wesleyan College and 1,166 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Roberts Wesleyan College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 83% of students who start at Roberts Wesleyan College come back the next year. Around 59% of students who started at Roberts Wesleyan College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Roberts Wesleyan College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 85% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Roberts Wesleyan College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Roberts Wesleyan College's endowment was valued at $28.5 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Roberts Wesleyan College spends about $9,068 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Roberts Wesleyan College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Roberts Wesleyan College meets 81.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Roberts Wesleyan College full-time are awarded $28,858 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $34,679 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Roberts Wesleyan College. Based on this information, how does Roberts Wesleyan College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Roberts Wesleyan College a good school for you?

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Where is Roberts Wesleyan College?

Roberts Wesleyan College is located in the suburban setting of Rochester, New York.

If you want to see Roberts Wesleyan College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway--I-90 to Rochester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greater Rochester International.

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