Rockhurst University is an independent, Jesuit university located in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1910, the University provides a liberal arts education to students seeking a rigorous academic community atmosphere. With strong ties to the Jesuit tradition, Rockhurst provides a challenging education rooted in a strong foundation of ethics, values and social justice. The University has a diverse student body of approximately 4,000, with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Programs of study include business, communication, education, computer science, nursing, and social work. Rockhurst offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs, including certificates and doctoral degrees in education and business. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been rated as a top tier university by U.S. News and World Report. It is committed to providing an excellent education that encourages its students to grow spiritually, morally, and professionally.
- Address: 1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
- Phone: (816) 501-4000
- Website: https://www.rockhurst.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 3,688
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $39,780 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,530 |
| Room & Board | $12,450 |
| Other | $4,695 |
| Total Cost | $58,455 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- SAT Range: 1035 – 1225
- ACT Range: 20 – 27
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 67%
- Part-time: 33%
Student Gender
- Male: 35%
- Female: 65%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 4%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 68%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 6%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 90%
- 25 and Over: 10%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 62%
- Out-of-State: 38%
- Unknown: 0%