Rochester University
Academics
- Graduation Rate39%
- Majors Available27
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate57%
AP Credit Policy
High school students may take Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. The university awards credit for some freshman courses based on AP scores of three, four, or five. Rochester Christian University does not assess grades or fees on Advanced Placement credit. Contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@RochesterU.edu for equivalencies.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | XELEC 2999 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | XELEC 2999 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 2003 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 1014 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 2514 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MAT 2514 |
| 4 | 8 | MAT 2514 and MAT 2524 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHE 1514 |
| 5 | 8 | CHE 1514 and CHE 1524 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | XELEC 2999 |
| 4 | 8 | XELEC 2999 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | GEO 3113 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIS 1103 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | XELEC 2999 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 1413 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 1113 |
| 5 | 6 | ENG 1113 and ENG 1123 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 1113 |
| 5 | 6 | ENG 1113 and ENG 1123 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | NSC 1013 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 1313 |
| 5 | 6 | HIS 1313 and HIS 1323 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | XELEC 2999 |
| 4 | 8 | XELEC 2999 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | XELEC 2999 |
| 4 | 8 | XELEC 2999 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | XSOC 2999 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | XELEC 2999 |
| 4 | 8 | XELEC 2999 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | XELEC 2999 |
| 4 | 8 | XELEC 2999 | |
| Latin | 3 | 4 | XELEC 2999 |
| 4 | 8 | XELEC 2999 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | BUS 2513 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | BUS 2513 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 1203 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHS 2014 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHS 2024 |
| 5 | 8 | PHS 2014 and PHS 2024 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHS 2014 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHS 2024 |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MAT 1334 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 2013 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | XELEC 2999 |
| 4 | 8 | XELEC 2999 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | XLIT 2999 or XDIV 2999 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 2413 or BUS 2423 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 2013 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS 2513 |
| 5 | 6 | HIS 2513 and HIS 2523 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 2413 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
B
- Behavioral Sciences
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
D
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
O
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
U
- Urban Ministry
Y
- Youth Ministry
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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