Students choose from 74 degree programs at the undergraduate level and 59 master's and doctoral programs. Academic units include the College of Arts & Sciences and the Schools of Business Administration, Education & Human Services, Engineering & Computer Science, Health Sciences and Nursing. OU also houses major institutes and centers in eye research, wellness, biochemistry technology and international study.

The mission of Rochester College is to engage students in a vigorous liberal arts education within a Christian community for a life of study and service.