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Rockhurst University

Rockhurst University is a small, private institution located in Kansas City, mo. Founded in 1909, Rockhurst University offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 2

2,430 undergraduates

$43,420 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Rockhurst University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 69.1%

SAT score average 1218

ACT score average 24

Average high school GPA 3.68

Application fee $0.00

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Rockhurst University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

12 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Other

Social Sciences and Psychology

Languages and Literature

Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Biology, General

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $43,420

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,540

Books & supplies $2,000

Other expenses $5,870

Cost of attendance* $62,830

Average financial aid package $37,393

Estimated cost $25,437 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $43,420

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,540

Books & supplies $2,000

Other expenses $5,870

Cost of attendance* $62,830

Average financial aid package $37,393

Estimated cost $25,437 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Rockhurst University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,430, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

3,496

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

67%

African American %

Hispanic American %

13%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Rockhurst University, students love their Student Activities Board, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110

8165014000

https://www.rockhurst.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student activities board

Student senate

Fraternity and sorority life

Phi delta epsilon

Student organization of latinos

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Rockhurst University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Rockhurst University?

Rockhurst University is located in Kansas City, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Rockhurst University?

The acceptance rate for Rockhurst University is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for Rockhurst University?

The average high school GPA for Rockhurst University students was 3.68.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Rockhurst University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Rockhurst University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $251,320.

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