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Rockhurst University

Rockhurst University is a small, private institution located in Kansas City, mo. Founded in 1910, Rockhurst University offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,732 undergraduates
cost $41,701 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.

Acceptance rate 66.5%
SAT score average 1220
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.63
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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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 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $41,701
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,280
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $5,463
Cost of attendance* $59,444
Average financial aid package $36,637
Estimated cost $22,807 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $41,701
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,280
Books & supplies $2,000
Other expenses $5,463
Cost of attendance* $59,444
Average financial aid package $36,637
Estimated cost $22,807 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Rockhurst University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,732, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

3,496

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
37%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
44%

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

map 1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
phone 816-501-4000
address https://www.rockhurst.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activities board

Student senate

Fraternity and sorority life

Phi delta epsilon

Student organization of latinos

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Rockhurst University?

The average high school GPA for Rockhurst University students was 3.63.

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 $237,776.

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