Roberts Wesleyan University

Roberts Wesleyan University
Former names
Chili Seminary (1866–1885)
A.M. Chesbrough Seminary (1885–1945)
Roberts Junior College (1945–1949)
Roberts Wesleyan College (1949–2022)
MottoEducation for Character [1]
TypePrivate university
Established1866; 158 years ago (1866)
Religious affiliation
Free Methodist Church
Academic affiliations
CIC
NAICU[2]
CCCU
Endowment$33.9 million (2020)[3]
PresidentRupert A. Hayles, Jr.[4]
Students1,621
Location, ,
United States
CampusSuburban
ColorsRed, white, and black    
NicknameRedhawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIECC
MascotReggie the Redhawk
Websitewww.roberts.edu

Roberts Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Rochester, New York anchored in the liberal arts. It was the first educational institution established for Free Methodists in North America. Roberts is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In the fall of 2023, Roberts Wesleyan enrolled 1621 students in undergraduate, graduate, adult degree completion and doctoral programs. It offers over 100 programs.

  1. ^ "Office of the President". www.roberts.edu. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "NAICU - Membership". Archived from the original on November 9, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  3. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  4. ^ As of June 16, 2023. Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary Name Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. Next President (Report). June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.