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Tuition and Aid

YOU CAN AFFORD ROBERTS!

Students from all economic backgrounds
have joined the Roberts community.

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Household income distribution for 2023-2024 freshmen receiving financial aid.

WHAT DOES ROBERTS COST?

Cost for the 2023-2024 academic year

tuition

$36,004
Tuition

room

$7,090
Housing

board

$5,210
Food
standard meal plan

fees

$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?

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

tuition covered by roberts

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!

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Sticker Price

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Scholarships

Free money you've earned for your accomplishments.

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Grants

Roberts awards thousands in grants each year based on need.

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Loans

Money you pay back after graduation

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Actual Cost

Find your estimated cost with the Net Price Calculator


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$23,985

average financial aid package for incoming freshmen last year

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15

million awarded in financial aid last year

fact

50+

different scholarships and grants for new students


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.


avg cost of attendance

Apply for admission and financial aid to find out what YOUR actual cost will be.

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.

avg ldr

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

graduation caps

95%

of employed grads working in their field of study

*Based on respondent data reported in the Roberts Career Services Annual Report

20,800+

successful alumni

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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