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Rose State College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 294
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 20%

Located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, Rose State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Rose State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Rose State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Rose State is reported to be 20%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oklahoma state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 37% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Rose State is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oklahoma is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Rose State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,754

Cost of attendance at Rose State College in 2022 for students from Oklahoma.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $7,578
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,131

Cost of attendance at Rose State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oklahoma's average $16,350
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Rose State College received on average $4,892 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,892
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 415 43% $4,525 $1,877,819
Other Federal Grant 740 76% $2,969 $2,197,407
State Grant/Scholarships 246 25% $2,394 $588,881
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 300 31% $3,562 $1,068,651
Total Grant & Scholarships 788 81% $4,892 $3,854,939

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rose State College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rose State College students is 20.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.2%.

20.0%

  • asian 42.9% 6 students
  • African American 10.1% 19 students
  • white 24.6% 120 students
  • unknown 16.0% 8 students
  • hispanic 18.0% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 18.9% 24 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Rose State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rose State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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