About RCU

About Rochester Christian University

About RCU

Rochester Christian University is an accredited liberal arts educational institution firmly grounded in the teachings of Jesus. The university offers majors in traditional and online learning formats, and master’s degrees in missional leadership, sport leadership, and clinical psychology. Educational programs in areas such as business, computer science, education, mass communication, ministry, nursing and psychology prepare students for productive careers while emphasizing Christian values and integrity.

The university affirms its commitment to a holistic education that offers unique opportunities for faculty-student mentoring. The institution promotes a transformative learning experience by welcoming students from all backgrounds, regions of the United States and foreign countries. Students, faculty and staff interact to create a healthy environment of mutual respect where every individual is heard, welcomed and respected.

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Mission

Rochester Christian University is a Christ-centered institution that empowers students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world.

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At RCU, every experience is shaped by our Christ-centered, Bible-honoring faith values. These values are the foundation upon which we prepare you not only for academic and professional success, but also for a life of purpose and faith-driven impact.

You are now part of a community of believers that transcends denominational lines, a unified Christian identity that welcomes all who seek truth, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Our knowledgeable and deeply committed faculty are here to walk alongside you. They are not only educators, but shepherds of your development, passionate about helping you discover your calling and fulfill your potential.

Together, we begin a journey that promises transformation. Together, we begin to do amazing things.

Mission & Vision Statement

Rochester Christian University will position itself as a Christ-centered, forward-looking, and globally connected institution by innovating academic programs, expanding its reach and impacting communities, scaling with efficiency, and elevating its brand to stand out as a destination for transformative Christian higher education.

Our strategy directly supports the mission of empowering students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world, and our vision of becoming a global destination for innovative, relevant, values-driven education.

Theology of Diversity

You are welcome at Rochester Christian University – come just as you are! We believe your unique story can enrich our shared life here. Your experiences, your background, your ideas–the things that make you who you are–matter to us. Together, we can tell a beautiful story. We need your help to create a trustworthy environment where everyone can flourish, a place where every story matters.

Rochester Christian University is committed to diversity and ensuring equity by challenging bias, stereotypes, harassment, and discrimination. As individuals and as a community, we will support each other, respect our differences, and build our commonalities. We seek to graduate students whose vocations further God’s transformative work in this world.