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Rochester Christian University
Admission at Rochester Christian University is close to open (97.7%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $48,707 median earnings below before the application.
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Rochester Christian University occupies suburban Rochester Hills, MI — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $90,425 four years out. 30.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 792 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 59.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rochester Christian University received 490 applications and admitted 320 (65.3%), with 142 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Rochester Christian University's 97.7% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Rochester Christian University compares
| Rochester Christian University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.7% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,196 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,707 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
At $48,707, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,739). Look at Rochester Christian University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $29,196 regardless of where you're from. At Rochester Christian University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 792 — Rochester Christian University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
44.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 56% don't — ask a Rochester Christian University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Rochester Christian University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,425 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,312 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,856 |
| Psychology, General | $46,344 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,314 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,039 |
Median earnings for these 6 Rochester Christian University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,707 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional Rochester Christian University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rochester Christian University?
Rochester Christian University doesn't look at test scores; its 97.7% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Rochester Christian University's acceptance rate?
65.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 320 admitted from 490 applicants.
How much does Rochester Christian University cost?
At Rochester Christian University, published tuition is $29,196 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Rochester Christian University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Rochester Christian University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,707 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Michigan Technological University — 92.4% admitted
- Oakland University — 87.8% admitted
- Grace Christian University — 99.2% admitted
- Ferris State University — 91.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.