Tuition and Aid
YOU CAN AFFORD ROBERTS!
Students from all economic backgrounds
have joined the Roberts community.
Household income distribution for 2023-2024 freshmen receiving financial aid.
WHAT DOES ROBERTS COST?
Cost for the 2024-2025 academic year.
$37,408
Tuition
$7,376
Housing
$5,600
Food
standard meal plan
$1,418
Fees
Sticker Price = $52,127
This includes the $325 New Student fee.
...but less than 2% of students pay this amount.
Why Roberts?
New York Promise
Roberts New York Promise is an initiative to provide a Roberts Wesleyan University education tuition-free to high-achieving students in New York who may not otherwise have the resources to attend a private institution. Learn More
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.
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!
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.
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
Let's look at some ways to cut that cost!
Sticker Price
Free money you've earned for your accomplishments.
Roberts awards thousands in grants each year based on need.
Money you pay back after graduation
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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.
53%
of students received a job offer before graduation
95%
of employed grads working in their field of study
*Based on respondent data reported in the Roberts Career Services Annual Report20,800+
successful alumni
open to all students and alumni
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