Rockhurst University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	931
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	67%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Rockhurst University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Rockhurst University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Rockhurst University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Rockhurst University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,480

Cost of attendance at Rockhurst University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,480

Cost of attendance at Rockhurst University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Rockhurst University received on average $31,441 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,441

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	135	31%	$4,610	$622,396
Other Federal Grant	137	31%	$5,334	$730,737
State Grant/Scholarships	127	29%	$1,919	$243,650
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	431	99%	$29,254	$12,608,333
Total Grant & Scholarships	432	99%	$31,441	$13,582,720

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rockhurst University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rockhurst University students is 74.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.5%.

74.2%

asian 44.4% 4 students
African American 50.0% 6 students
white 79.1% 174 students
unknown 94.4% 17 students
hispanic 61.1% 22 students
Mixed Race 68.8% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Rockhurst University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rockhurst University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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