- Rose State College exists as a publicly created and sustained open-admission, associate degree-granting college to provide comprehensive lower-division programs of higher education and effective community services.
School Highlights
Rose State College serves 6,851 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is same as the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 87%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 6,851 students
- In-state tuition: $3,225
- Out-state tuition: $9,602
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Rose State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 487 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rose State College
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
487 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rose State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Rose State College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,851 students
1,415 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,247 students
503 students
# Part-Time Students
4,604 students
912 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
406 students
270 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,247 students
470 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,604 students
811 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
294 students
300 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
3%
% Asian
15%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
8%
14%
% White
13%
13%
% Hawaiian
56%
55%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2%
0.5652%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2508%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,225 is less than the state average of $3,475. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,602 is more than the state average of $7,963. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,225
$3,475
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,602
$7,963
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,742
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,285
$5,889
Acceptance Rate
n/a
55%
SAT Reading
n/a
387
SAT Math
n/a
475
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Rose State College offered its first classes on September 21, 1970. Originally named Oscar Rose Junior College in memory of the well-known Midwest City-Del City Superintendent of Schools, the school was renamed Rose State College effective on November 1, 1983. In December 1973, the College became a member of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, after approval from the College's Board of Trustees. The College has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,700 in 1970 to a regular fall enrollment of approximately 7,000. The campus now includes twenty-one buildings on approximately 116 acres. Rose State College has been authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to provide programs and activities in General Education, Student Development Services, University Transfer Education, Economic Development Services, Career and Technical Education, Continuing Education and Contract Training Programs, Developmental/Remedial Education, selected Statewide Educational Services, Community Services and Institutional Research. Rose State College has been accredited as a degree-granting institution by American Bar Association, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Commission on Dental Accreditation, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, National Court Reporting Association (NCRA), National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, The Higher Learning Commission; Member North Central Association, Oklahoma Board of Nursing, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and State of Oklahoma State Accrediting Agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rose State College cost?
Rose State College's tuition is approximately $3,225 for In-State students and $9,602 for Out-State students.
What schools are Rose State College often compared to?
Rose State Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Oklahoma City Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Rose State College's ranking?
Rose State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Largest student body.
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Miles
Students
Metro Technology Centers
Public
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(405) 424-8324
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(405) 424-8324
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