2301 Westside Drive
Rochester, NY 14624

U.S. News & World Report names Roberts Wesleyan College one of its Best Value Colleges. Roberts Wesleyan College is a co-educational, independent liberal arts-minded college offering students an education in the Christian tradition. Located in Rochester, New York, the school was founded in 1866 by Benjamin Titus Roberts, a leader for his time in social justice for minorities and women. After being expelled from the Methodist Episcopal Church, Roberts became the first bishop of the Free Methodist Church and founded the college, then named Chili Seminary.

In 1885, the name of the school was changed to honor an early benefactor. In 1921, the "advanced department" was added that offered junior college level courses. The name Roberts was reinserted when the school was renamed Roberts Junior College in 1945. In 1949, the name Wesleyan was added to designate its affiliation with the Free Methodist Church.

Today, Roberts Wesleyan College provides educational opportunities to over 1,800 students per year in more than 50 undergraduate degree programs. Students may choose from a list of diverse degrees, such as accounting and information management, art-Graphic Design, biblical studies, history, nursing, Spanish or visual art education. Graduate degrees are also offered in over 10 programs.

Roberts Wesleyan College also offers pre-professional programs in dentistry, medicine, law, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, 3-2 engineering, library science and medical technology.

Christian faith, as well as social responsibility and concerns that were with the founder remain an integral part of Roberts Wesleyan College today.

Students may choose to live on campus at one of three residence halls or 2-3 bedroom townhouses on campus. Campus residencies have room for over 500 students.


Quick Facts:

Roberts Wesleyan College offers activity opportunities in over 15 campus clubs, professional organizations or ethnic groups.

Roberts Wesleyan College has over 10 campus ministries, which help promote the spiritual movement on campus.

Volleyball, flag football, soccer, dodge ball, water polo and floor hockey are all a part of Roberts Wesleyan College's intramural sports.

Roberts Wesleyan College is a member of the NAIA and NCCAA. The school offers a wide variety of sports, including men's golf, women's volleyball and men and women's soccer, indoor and outdoor track and field, cross country basketball and tennis.

Voller Athletic Center on the campus at Roberts Wesleyan College offers state-of-the-art fitness facilities, a pool and racquetball courts to students, as well as the Rochester community.

Roberts Wesleyan College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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