Tuition and Aid
YOU CAN AFFORD ROBERTS!
Students from all economic backgrounds
have joined the Roberts community.
Household income distribution for 2019-20 freshmen receiving financial aid.
WHAT DOES ROBERTS COST?
Cost for the 2023-2024 academic year
$36,004
Tuition
$7,090
Housing
$5,210
Food
standard meal plan
$1,691
Fees
Sticker Price = $49,995
This includes the $315 New Student fee.
...but less than 2% of students pay this amount.
Why Roberts?
4-Year Promise
At Roberts Wesleyan University, we are committed to giving you a head start in earning income and achieving your personal goals by helping you graduate in four years. In fact, we guarantee it. Learn More
Lowest private college tuition in Rochester
Last year, Roberts students saved an average of 9% off tuition and fees compared with the typical 4-year private college.
Scholarships
available no matter your family
income
The average financial aid package for incoming freshmen was $22,167 last year.
Pursue your
dream job, whether in NYS or
elsewhere
When you find a job you are passionate about, you can accept it no matter where it takes you. You can also choose to serve others, around the world, for a few years post-graduation. Do what you love without any restrictions holding you back.
4-Year Career Plan
Career planning starts your first year and is part of your academic planning and experience. We will help with internship preparation and experiences. And we have alumni who are mentors to you too!
Compared to College Board data
WHAT WILL I ACTUALLY PAY?
Your College Costs
Based on average federal, state and Roberts grants and scholarships for freshmen last year.
STICKER PRICE - SCHOLARSHIPS - GRANTS - LOANS = ACTUAL COST
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Sticker Price
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$23,985
average financial aid package for incoming freshmen last year
15
million awarded in financial aid last year
50+
different scholarships and grants for new students
At Roberts Wesleyan University, we are committed to giving you a head start in earning income and achieving your personal goals by helping you graduate in four years. In fact, we guarantee it.
HOW MUCH WILL I HAVE TO PAY BACK?
$35,059
average student loan debt for Roberts undergrads
1 in 5
of Roberts students graduated with no debt at all
Based on graduates who came to Roberts as first-time, full-time freshmen.
Roberts graduates land jobs that
allow them to pay back their loans.
SO HOW DO I PAY IT BACK?
Graduating from Roberts leads to success, but don't
take our word for it. Take a look at the numbers.
46% of students received a job offer before graduation 97% of employed grads working in their field of study 20,200+ successful alumni
open to all students and alumni
IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT THE MONEY
Hear how students like you were able to afford Roberts and discover their calling.
Location. Location. Location.
70% of students complete an internship and have the opportunity to leverage Rochester's rich opportunities.
The Rochester region was ranked sixth-best among the 30 mid-size metro areas for college students by American Institute for Economic Research. Check it out!
Finally, we are fully accredited and our programs are recognized nationally.
TAKE THE NEXT STEPS
Employment information based on respondent data reported in the Roberts Wesleyan University Career Services Annual Report