First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | October 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: rcu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 38 |
| Psychology | 24 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 16 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management | 13 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 6 |
Show the other 16 majors
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 5 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 4 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 3 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 |
| Organizational Leadership | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 2 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 2 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 1 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Coed varsity · NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
Other Sports
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
3% of men in fraternities · 1% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
4,400,578 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Nearest hub airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.8 of 20
Elevation
767 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
17°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
36.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,500 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Oakland University4 mi
- Lawrence Technological University14 mi
- University of Detroit Mercy18 mi
- College for Creative Studies22 mi
- Wayne State University22 mi
- Madonna University24 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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