800 W. Avon Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Rochester College, located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is primarily an undergraduate school, offering liberal arts educations in the context of a Christian community. Thoroughly cognizant of education's responsibility to help prepare students for professional careers, this Michigan college is also devoted to providing cultural enrichment through liberal studies, and moral fortitude through immersion in Christian values. To this end, all of RC's degree programs carry core classes in the Christian faith.

Rochester College conducts two undergraduate schools: the college of arts and sciences, and the college of business and professional studies. Together, these schools confer bachelor's degrees in the arts, sciences, and business administration. Certification programs in education are also provided. Majors are offered in subjects such as English, history, accounting, behavioral sciences, biology, music, psychology, biblical studies, youth and family ministry, sports management, marketing, mass communication, and technical and professional studies. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16-to-1, with an average class size of 15 students. More than 60 percent of full-time faculty members hold doctorates. Chances to study abroad are provided through the Rochester College Global Education Opportunities program. Financial aid opportunities are presented in many forms, including scholarships, work-study programs, loans and merit awards. Master's degree programs are also offered in ministry and in the New Testament.

Rochester College's 80-acre campus borders the Clinton River in a suburban, woodland setting. This Michigan college's campus life contains a number of student activities, including newspaper production, theatre, a cappella singing, yearbook production, and a student government. RC holds membership in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and also offers intramural programs.

Through International Missions Apprenticeship for God's Evangelists (IMAGE), students have the chance to engage in evangelism and mission work both regionally and internationally. Under the auspices of IMAGE, students can also help Detroit's homeless population and serve in local facilities for the elderly.

Quick Facts:

About 1,000 students are enrolled at Rochester College, representing approximately 20 states and 15 countries.

The Higher Learning Commission accredits Rochester College.

RC holds membership with the North Central Association.

Rochester College was founded in 1954. Originally known as North Central Christian College, the school was renamed Michigan Christian college in 1961. To better reflect its status as a school of the liberal arts, the Michigan college took the name Rochester College in 1997.

Starting in autumn of 2008, each member of RC's incoming freshman class will be offered a free, new MacBook computer.

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