Roberts Wesleyan College
- 1,525 Students
- Private
- Christian
Description
Roberts Wesleyan College, located in Rochester, New York, is a private Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Founded in 1866 as Chili Seminary, the college is committed to integrating a Christian worldview with a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education. Roberts Wesleyan offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs across various disciplines, including business, education, nursing, and social work. The college is known for its emphasis on character development, service, and leadership, aiming to prepare students to make a positive impact in the world. With a focus on academic excellence and spiritual growth, Roberts Wesleyan College provides a supportive community where students can pursue their academic goals and personal development in a faith-based environment.
National Merit
- The Roberts Merit Scholarship awards full-tuition scholarships (minus other RWU, federal, and state grants and scholarships) to National Merit Scholar Finalists.
- This award is renewed annually, provided the student maintains at least a 2.8 cumulative grade point average.
- The following criteria apply to first-time freshmen applicants:
- National Merit Scholar Finalist for full-tuition.
- Character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University.
Various
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Academic Scholarships at Roberts Wesleyan College are based on a combination of High School GPA and SAT/ACT scores at the time of admittance. The following academic scholarships are awarded to recipients who are admitted as first-year students and represent character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan College. Renewable annually based on minimum GPA requirements:
- Presidential Scholarship - $20,000/year
- Dean’s Scholarship - $18,000/year
- B.T. Robert’s Scholarship – Full-tuition (minus other Roberts, federal, and state grants and scholarships). Awarded to three students. Students must attend the Academic Scholarship Celebration to be eligible. This scholarship will be awarded based on an interview during the event, an essay, and high school academic performance. The three recipients of this scholarship will be notified within 3 weeks following the event.
- Trustee Scholarship - $22,000/year
- Founder’s Scholarship - $14,000/year
- Roberts Opportunity Grant - $10,000/year