Former names | Chili Seminary (1866–1885) A.M. Chesbrough Seminary (1885–1945) Roberts Junior College (1945–1949) Roberts Wesleyan College (1949–2022) |
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Motto | Education for Character [1] |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1866 |
Religious affiliation | Free Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | CIC NAICU[2] CCCU |
Endowment | $33.9 million (2020)[3] |
President | Rupert A. Hayles, Jr.[4] |
Students | 1,621 |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Suburban |
Colors | Red, white, and black |
Nickname | Redhawks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – ECC |
Mascot | Reggie the Redhawk |
Website | www |
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.