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Rochester Christian University

Rochester Christian University
800 West Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Official telephone: (248) 218-2000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 521-6010
Fax number: (248) 218-2005
Website: www.rc.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 1,103
Full-time undergraduates: 735
Part-time undergraduates: 368
Total graduate students: 10
Full-time graduate students: 6
Part-time graduate students: 4
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 24
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 5%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.6% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14.8% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.9% Hispanic/Latino
58.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
11.7% Nonresident Alien
7.4% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.0% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16.2% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Hispanic/Latino
59.2% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.4% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Nonresident Alien
15.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 85 acres
City or town school is located in: Rochester Hills, MI
Population of city/town: 72,952
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Clinton Township, Flint, and Southfield.
Nearest major city: Detroit
Distance of nearest major city: 25 miles
Population of nearest major city: 688,701
Online campus map: www.rc.edu/about-rc/
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LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. Housing is limited to traditional students up to 25 years of age.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (50%)
  • men's dorms (45%)
  • married-student apartments (4%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 55%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 21%
Percent of students who live off campus: 79%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried freshmen and sophomores under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family near campus.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 80%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 89
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Collection of historic Detroit area Church of Christ artifacts and documents.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health insurance
Counseling services:
career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
tape recorders, tutors, reader services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 50%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 3
Number of social sororities on campus: 3
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook
School newspaper(s): The Shield, published monthly
Number of honor societies: 3
Total number of registered organizations: 20
Campus-based religious organizations:
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Minority student organizations:
Diversity Relations
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
singing groups, a cappella chorus, theatre, drama group, social clubs, residence hall councils, team managers

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Klint Pleasant,
Athletic Director
School colors: crimson and white

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesUSCAA/NAIA
Men's basketballyesUSCAA, NAIA
Men's bowlingno 
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's golfyesUSCAA, NAIA
Men's socceryesUSCAA, NAIA
Women's basketballyes 
Women's bowlingno 
Women's cross-countryno 
Women's golfno 
Women's soccerno 
Women's softballno 
Women's track (outdoor)no 
Women's volleyballyes 

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 35%

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Detroit (40 miles)
Nearest other airport: Flint (45 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Pontiac (15 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Pontiac (15 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 5% immediately, 10% within one year of graduation
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 80% within six months of graduation, 90% within one year of graduation, 95% within two years of graduation

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