Rockhurst University
About Rockhurst University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Rockhurst University is a private Jesuit university in Kansas City, Missouri. It offers programs in nursing, business, biology, and communication sciences, with a focus on Jesuit values and strong health professions placement.
Founded
1910
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Students
2,854
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
69.6%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
74.6%
Near national average
Tuition
$44,966
Per year
Avg Net Price
$25,884
After financial aid
SAT Average
1120
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$67,102
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
69.6 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Rockhurst University accepts 69.6% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1120/ 1600
ACT Scores
23/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
74.6% complete their degree within six years
Retention
79.1%
4-Year Grad
68%
6-Year Grad
74%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
50.2%
$/Student
$7.7K
Class Size
Medium
68% of students graduate within 4 years, above the national average of 44%. Look into advising and tutoring resources to make sure you stay on track.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$44,966
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$11,920
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,898
After Financial Aid
$25,884
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$22,797
Receive Grants
20.1%
Take Loans
35.1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $59,898/yr, including $11,920 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $25,884.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Rockhurst University fund their education.
While in School
20.1%
Get Grants
Free money
35.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$85,260
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$18,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$193/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 35.1% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $18,250. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Rockhurst University.
Gender
62.8%
Female
37%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,580
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
1,274
Graduates
20.6%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
9.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 63% of the student body. 20.6% are first-generation college students.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,580
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Rockhurst University fields 13 varsity teams with 679 student athletes, about 43% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II without football
Conference
Great Lakes Valley
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
13
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
679
43% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
394
Men
285
Women
11
Men's Teams
11
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Rockhurst Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$67,102
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
135 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$52K
83 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$36K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$67K
36 grads
4yr Earnings
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
—
35 grads
Biology, General
$70K
26 grads
4yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $61K at six years, $51K at eight, and $67K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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