School Details
Rochester University is a four-year, liberal arts institution of higher learning located in Rochester, Michigan, which is a northern exurb of Detroit. The school was founded in 1959 as North Central Christian College by members of the Church of Christ. The establishment of this school was to provide a Christian college in the North Central region of the United States. After another name change a few years prior, the board adopted the name Rochester College, and more recently to University, to more accurately portray the school’s liberal arts influence in a Christian environment. Today, Rochester offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Rochester University’s mission is to “prepare students for professional and personal success as they serve in God’s world.”
As part of the University’s values statement, Rochester:
- Calls students to discover and develop their unique gifts and abilities to participate in the redemptive work of God
- Welcomes students into a supportive community with personalized attention
- Engages students in a rigorous and holistic education for professional and personal success
Rochester University graduates contribute creativity, knowledge, integrity, and justice to our rapidly changing world.
Accreditation & Licensing
Rochester University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)