Rockhurst University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Kansas City, MO
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#3 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,577

Location Kansas City, Missouri
Website rockhurst.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#324

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Rockhurst University is situated in the cultural and business district of Kansas City, Missouri, occupying 55 acres in the heart of the metropolitan area. Established in 1910 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the university maintains its Catholic identity while operating as a private institution offering comprehensive liberal arts education. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the notable Greenlease Library and Massman Hall, with most academic facilities concentrated around a central quadrangle. Rockhurst is known for its business, nursing, and health science programs, with particularly strong offerings in physical therapy and occupational therapy. The university provides traditional dormitory and apartment-style housing for students, and its NCAA Division II athletic teams, known as the Hawks, compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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Ratings

Rockhurst is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Rockhurst University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1116/1246
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/27
GPA 3.62

Acceptance Rate

69.6%

Applications Due Jun 30, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,966

Costs for Rockhurst University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$44,966
Books and Supplies		$2,000
Other Fees		$1,600
Room and Board		$11,920
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,923
Total One Year Cost		$66,409

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

74% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rockhurst University are Health Professions, Business, and Psychology. 31% of students major in Health Professions, 20% in Business, and 8% in Psychology.