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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MOPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 70% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Kansas City, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 70%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.6K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
70% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading589 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math597 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
70%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences37% of degrees
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,238
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,587
Earnings 5yr: $115,838
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,817
Earnings 5yr: $73,735
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,106
Earnings 5yr: $78,507
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,924
Earnings 5yr: $68,477
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,354
Earnings 5yr: $65,211
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,747
Earnings 5yr: $60,482
Debt: $19,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,881
Earnings 5yr: $66,968
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,696
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,250
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,160
Earnings 5yr: $54,348
Debt: $25,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,412
Earnings 5yr: $69,236
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,236
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,269
Earnings 5yr: $52,716
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $125,080
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $74,603
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $66,491
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$25,884
In-State Tuition$44,966
Out-of-State Tuition$44,966
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$61,371
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,102
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$95,739
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