What Rose State College does

Rose State College is a public two-year community college established in 1968 and operated by the State of Oklahoma, with its main campus at 6420 S.E. 15th Street in Midwest City, Oklahoma, just minutes from downtown Oklahoma City and adjacent to Tinker Air Force Base. It offers more than 60 degree and skilled occupational programs across five academic divisions — Business & Information Technology, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, STEM, and Workforce Development — including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Bachelor of Applied Technology degrees, plus certificates and stackable micro-credentials. Recent curriculum additions include an Associate of Science in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Technologies (launched January 2025) and a four-year Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity.

The college runs specialized outreach channels including an on-base Tinker AFB campus (Building 201SE) serving military personnel and DOD employees, concurrent enrollment for high school juniors and seniors with tuition waivers, an Adult Degree Completion (Reach Higher) program for working adults, cooperative credit agreements with five regional technology centers, and an aviation pathway partnership with Broken Arrow Public Schools. Internally, Rose State operates standard higher-education technology infrastructure: learning management systems, the OASIS student information system, online course delivery, and a Pearson VUE-affiliated testing center. Health Sciences programs are supported by simulation labs and clinical placements at healthcare agencies across the Oklahoma City metro.

The business model is a hybrid public-college revenue structure. Primary revenue comes from state appropriations and tuition/fees (with academic services fees as low as $8.00 per credit hour under technology center cooperative agreements, residency-based tuition tiers, and ancillary fees such as $5 per semester credit hour for advanced standing exams and $80 for on-campus ACT testing). Secondary revenue includes federal and state grants — including a $3.4M Oklahoma state AI innovation allocation to seven institutions, a $750,000 Oklahoma Workforce Commission grant in June 2025, and a prior $880,000 U.S. Department of Commerce EDA grant in August 2019 — and philanthropic contributions managed through the RSC Foundation's tiered Founder's Club (Bronze $100–$499 through Diamond $10,000+). The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and operates under the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Name

Rose State College

Legal name

Rose State College

Website

https://rose.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Rose State College is a public two-year community college in Midwest City, Oklahoma, serving the Oklahoma City metro and Tinker Air Force Base with 60+ associate, bachelor of applied technology, certificate, and micro-credential programs across five academic divisions including AI/ML and cybersecurity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Higher education services
• Transfer degree pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and academic services fees. The college charges $8.00 per credit hour for cooperative agreement courses taken at technology centers. State residency determines tuition rates for in-district, out-of-district, and out-of-state students.
2. State Funding and Grants: Oklahoma higher education officials allocated $3.4 million in grants to seven colleges and universities for AI innovation projects. Rose State College participates in state-funded educational initiatives and workforce development programs.
3. Foundation and Philanthropy: The RSC Foundation provides thousands of dollars each semester to qualifying students through scholarships. Donations come in various forms including cash, check, negotiable securities, bequests, equipment, or real property. The Founder's Club recognizes five levels of annual giving from Bronze ($100-$499) to Diamond ($10,000+).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rose State College is a public two-year community college offering Bachelor of Applied Technology, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts degree programs, along with certificate and micro-credential programs across five academic divisions. The college delivers courses on-campus, online, via Interactive Television, and through cooperative agreements with technology centers, serving traditional, military, concurrent, adult, and international students. The college also operates a satellite campus at Tinker Air Force Base and provides workforce development training to businesses and adult learners.

Product overview

Rose State College is a public two-year higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS), and Associate of Arts (AA) degree programs, along with Certificate and Micro-Credential programs. The college operates through five academic divisions: Business & Information Technology, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, STEM, and Workforce Development. Key programs include Cybersecurity (BAT), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Technologies (AS), and various health sciences disciplines. The institution also provides specialized outreach programs including Concurrent Enrollment for high school students, Adult Degree Completion (Reach Higher), Tinker Air Force Base Campus services, and Technology Center Cooperative Agreements. Additional offerings include Honors Programs, Global & Cultural Learning with study abroad opportunities, and the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care scholarship program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) Upper-level degree program that prepares students for advanced career opportunities and leadership roles within technical and professional fields, building upon technical or applied associate degrees.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Two-year degree program designed to prepare students for job entry or advancement, with coursework that may transfer to four-year institutions for certain bachelor degree programs.
• Associate of Science (AS) Two-year degree program specifically designed for students who transfer to a four-year college or university upon completion, focusing on mathematics and natural sciences.
• Associate of Arts (AA) Two-year degree program emphasizing humanities and social sciences, designed for seamless transfer to four-year institutions.
• Certificate Programs Short-term, focused programs designed to provide practical, hands-on training aligned with industry standards for immediate workforce entry.
• Micro-Credentials Targeted, skill-based training credentials that can be completed quickly to enhance employability and are stackable with other academic programs.
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Technologies (AS) Associate of Science program in AI/ML technologies offered through the STEM and Workforce Development divisions.
• Cybersecurity Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) Four-year Bachelor of Applied Technology degree in Cybersecurity offered through the Business & Information Technology Division, providing advanced career opportunities and leadership roles in technical fields.
• Concurrent Enrollment Program Program allowing qualified high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while still in high school, with tuition waivers for eligible students and delivery at partner high schools, on the Rose State campus, online, and via Interactive Television (ITV).
• Adult Degree Completion (Reach Higher) Program supporting working adults with at least 18 hours of prior college credit to complete associate degrees with personalized advising, flexible scheduling, and dedicated Navigator support through the statewide Oklahoma Reach Higher initiative.
• Tinker Air Force Base Campus On-base educational assistance at Tinker AFB Building 201SE for active duty servicemen/women, family members, DOD employees, Air and Army National Guard, Reserve Forces, and retired military, including academic advising and tuition assistance coordination.
• Workforce Development Programs Programs offering industry-recognized skills and certifications in business, healthcare, technology, skilled trades, aerospace, aviation, and professional development, with flexible online, hybrid, and in-person options for adult learners and businesses.
• Technology Center Cooperative Agreements Articulation agreements with Eastern Oklahoma County, Metro Tech, Gordon Cooper, Mid-Del, and Moore Norman Technology Centers enabling students to earn college credit toward AAS degrees through approved technology center programs, with an $8.00 per credit hour academic services fee.
• Honors Program Program for academically talented students offering honors coursework, contracts, and pathways to university honors programs.
• Global & Cultural Learning Program Program including study abroad tours to Spain/Morocco/Portugal and Costa Rica with cultural studies emphasis embedded in the Liberal Studies degree.
• Scholars for Excellence in Child Care (SECC) Program providing 70% tuition/fees and 100% books coverage for eligible child care professionals, leading to the CDA credential, certificates, or associate degrees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students save approximately $10,000 by completing associate degrees at Rose State before transferring to four-year universities
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Eastern Oklahoma County Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement enabling eligible high school and adult students enrolled in approved technology center programs to earn college credit toward an Associate of Applied Science degree at Rose State College. Developed in accordance with Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education policy.
• Metro Tech Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement enabling eligible students to earn college credit toward AAS degrees through approved technology center programs. Students pay $8.00 per credit hour academic services fee.
• Gordon Cooper Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement with Shawnee-based technology center allowing students to earn transferable college credit toward workforce-oriented AAS degrees.
• Mid-Del Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement serving students in the Mid-Del school district area with pathways to earn college credit and AAS degrees through aligned technology center programs.
• Moore Norman Technology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative agreement with Moore Norman Technology Center providing pathways for students to earn college credit applicable to AAS degrees at Rose State College.
• Broken Arrow Public SchoolsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing high school students completing the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) curriculum to earn college credits at RSC. Collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities and open new career pathways in aviation for students in Broken Arrow.
• Oklahoma Reach HighercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide program designed to support working adults who wish to return to school to complete an associate degree. Rose State College participates as a home institution providing personalized advising, flexible scheduling, and dedicated support for adult learners.
• Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRose State College operates under the guidelines and policies established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, which provide frameworks for cooperative agreements, residence classification, and academic standards.
• Higher Learning CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRose State College is accredited as a degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission and individual programs, ensuring academic quality and transferability of credits.

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Recent moves6 records

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Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

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