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Roberts Wesleyan University

Roberts Wesleyan University
2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624-1997

Official telephone: (585) 594-6000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 777-4RWC
Fax number: (585) 594-6371
Website: www.roberts.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 1,324
Full-time undergraduates: 1,215
Part-time undergraduates: 109
Total graduate students: 388
Full-time graduate students: 316
Part-time graduate students: 72
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 19
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 8%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
2.2% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.8% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Hispanic/Latino
77.3% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Nonresident Alien
1.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.7% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10.6% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.3% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
74.4% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Nonresident Alien
0.9% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

Roberts Wesleyan University
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 188 acres
City or town school is located in: Rochester, NY
Population of city/town: 210,358
Online campus map: www.roberts.edu/home/
about-us/visit-roberts/
campus-map.aspx

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (50%)
  • men's dorms (27%)
  • single-student apartments (15%)
  • married-student apartments (7%)
  • special housing for disabled students (1%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 85%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 65%
Percent of students who live off campus: 35%
Students required to live on campus: All students must live on campus unless living with family or in some other special circumstances.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 75%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Standards for Community Life policy.
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: 140
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:
Art gallery.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 80%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, yearbook, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Beacon, published monthly
Number of honor societies: 3
Total number of registered organizations: 45
Campus-based religious organizations:
Association of Catholic Students, Campus Crusade for Christ, Christians United for Israel, Foot of the Cross, In Jesus' Name, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, worship teams, Young Life, World Vision ACT:S, mission trips; men's and women's small groups; dance, drama, chapel, and nursing home ministries
Minority student organizations:
Club Espanol, Student Multicultural Advisory Council
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Acting on AIDS, Ambassadors, chorale, Enactus, Key of She, Veterans Voice on Campus, Students for Life, community orchestra, community theatre, MUSE, CRU; Student Education and Student Social Works Associations; gospel and women's choirs; jazz, percussion, and wind ensembles; drama, design, ecology, criminal justice, math/science, psychology, physical education, and nursing clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Robert Segave,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Becky Bonner,
SWA
School colors: red, black, and white
School mascot: Redhawks
Athletic conference memberships: NCAA (Division II), National Christian College Athletic Association

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballno 
Men's cross-countryyesNAIA, NCCAA
Men's golfyesNAIA, NCCAA
Men's lacrosseyesNAIA, NCCAA
Men's socceryesNAIA, NCCAA
Men's tennisyesNAIA, NCCAA
Men's track and field (indoor)yesNAIA, NCCAA
Men's track and field (outdoor)yesNAIA, NCCAA
Women's basketballyesNAIA, NCCAA
Women's cross-countryyesNAIA, NCCAA
Women's lacrosseyes 
Women's socceryesNAIA, NCCAA
Women's tennisyesNAIA, NCCAA
Women's track and field (indoor)yesNAIA, NCCAA
Women's track and field (outdoor)yesNAIA, NCCAA
Women's volleyballyesNAIA, NCCAA

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 17%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 40%
Athletic facilities:
athletic center, soccer field and stadium, track, practice field
Intramural/Recreational sports:
multiple intramural options

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Rochester (8 miles)
Nearest other airport: Buffalo (56 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Rochester (13 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Rochester (13 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 25%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 27% immediately, 47% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Geneseo, Nazareth, Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Albany, University of Buffalo, University of Rochester.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 87% within six months of graduation, 96% within one year of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Catholic Family Center, Heritage Christian Services, Highland Hospital, Hillside Family Agencies, Paychex, Inc., Rochester City School District, Strong Memorial Hospital, Unity Health, Wegmans.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Jenn Shur, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist in the pole vault
  • Sharon Sweet, opera singer with the Metropolitan Opera Company and vocal professor at Westminster Choir College
  • Kirk Wager, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore.

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