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.
