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Rose State College

6420 S E 15th, Oklahoma City, OK 73110

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Rose State College School Description

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 8,200. The campus now includes twenty-one buildings on approximately 116 acres.

Rose State College, a public, open admissions, associate degree-granting institution, provides avenues for successful lifelong learning through programs and services for a diverse community.

By constantly creating and improving learning programs and services that are measurably effective and keenly matched to the needs of our students and community, Rose State College will be recognized as one of the nation’s premier two-year colleges.

Rose State College provides both high Academic and Extracurricular/Leadership Development Activities to ensure a well-rounded student. Establishing contacts within the institution and working with students with similar goals will allow you the opportunity to be part of planning activities for the college and community. Student leaders have the opportunity to meet several community speakers and be a part of other special events sponsored by the clubs, Student Senate, and Rose State College. Whether establishing a résumé for your professional career or simply seeking a little out-of-classroom stress relief, you are guaranteed an enriched education through your involvement in Student Activities. The college experience is also the beginning of many lifelong friendships with fellow students and faculty/staff.

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Rose State College

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Rose State College is a community college located in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

History

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 8,200. The campus now includes twenty-one buildings on approximately 116 acres.

The College Today

The college has a regular enrollment of over 8,000 students and covers over 116 acres (469,000 m²).

Rose State's colors are red and gold, and their mascot is the Raider, based on Doolittle's Raiders, best known for leading a bombing run on Tokyo in April 18, 1942, shortly following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, marking the U.S. entry into World War II.

The college serves hundreds of military personnel each year due to its proximity to Tinker Air Force Base.

At Rose State College, students are encouraged to "Stay Close and Go Far."

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
57%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,798
Students Receiving Aid:
71%
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Rose State College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Rose State College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 57%
Part-Time 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 68%
African-American 15%
Other 12%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Oklahoma 99%
Louisiana 0%
Kansas 0%
Arizona 0%
Alaska 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Rose State College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,340 $ 6,798  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,799 $ 6,257  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 542 $ 542  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,088 43%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 919 26%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,080 20%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,203 43%  
Any Aid:
   71%  

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