R
#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri

 0 Reviews

Overview

Enrollment

3,405
Rockhurst University overview
Location Kansas City, Missouri
Online rockhurst.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Rockhurst University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Calculate your admission chances
Calculate your admission chances

Rockhurst University, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is a private, Jesuit institution established in 1910. Its urban campus, notable for its scenic blend of collegiate gothic architecture, spans a 55-acre tract within a large metropolitan area, fostering opportunities for students to engage with the city's cultural and professional resources. Rockhurst's academic offerings are rooted in the liberal arts tradition, featuring prominent programs in business, nursing, and education among its undergraduate and graduate curricula. The university employs a holistic admissions process that can be characterized as moderately selective. On-campus living is available, with a range of housing options for students to integrate into campus life. While athletics are a component of the campus experience, they are not the primary focus of the institution's identity.

In the most recent statistical year 3,154 prospective students applied, and 2,096 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 287 enrolled in the school.  2,013 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,392 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $40,700 plus fees of $1,001. Rockhurst is ranked 285 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Rockhurst is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Rockhurst University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.

Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
Rockhurst University overview
SAT 1083/1288
ACT 19/26
GPA 3.62

Applications Accepted

66.5% 
Rockhurst University overview
Applications Due Jun 30, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

Explore admissions requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,700
Costs for Rockhurst University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,000
Other Fees$1,001
Room and Board $10,280
Budget for Other Expenses$5,463
Total One Year Cost$59,444

Tuition and financial aid details

Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

74% within 6 years

Explore Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rockhurst University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 31%
Business 20%
Psychology 8%
Social Sciences 8%
Biology 7%

View All 27 Majors

Other Colleges to Consider 

Students considering Rockhurst are frequently interested in these similar colleges.

Questions and Answers

CollegeSimply Advisor posts about Rockhurst University.

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179043 IPEDS survey data for Rockhurst University.

Current students may use the Rockhurst University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024