Rockhurst Admission Requirements

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Rockhurst Admission Overview

Rockhurst admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Rockhurst admitted 69.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.62 GPA (A-) and SAT 1116-1246 / ACT 22-27. Rockhurst is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rockhurst is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rockhurst Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

69.6%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Rockhurst acceptance rate is 69.6%. Last year, 1,529 of 2,197 applicants were admitted. That is the 17th lowest acceptance rate in Missouri.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Rockhurst and can you get accepted?

Rockhurst is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Rockhurst University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.62. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rockhurst GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.62

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.62

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Rockhurst typically have around a 3.62 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Rockhurst is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #11 in Missouri for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Rockhurst SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1116-1246

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 553
Math 563
Composite 1116

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 638
Math 608
Composite 1246

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Rockhurst typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1116–1246) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Rockhurst ranks #12 in the state of Missouri for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1116 to 1246

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Rockhurst is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Rockhurst University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1246+	Above 75th	>82%
1180 to 1246	Avg +	70%-82%
1116 to 1180	Avg -	55%-70%
Below 1116	Below mid-50	<55%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Rockhurst ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

49%

25th Percentile Scores

English 21
Math 21
Composite 22

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 27
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Rockhurst typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Rockhurst places #11 among colleges in Missouri for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Rockhurst without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Rockhurst University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>83%
24 to 27	Avg +	70%-83%
22 to 24	Avg -	58%-70%
Below 22	Below mid-50	<58%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Rockhurst University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,313	884	2,197
Accepted	939	590	1,529
Acceptance Rate	72%	67%	70%
Enrolled	172	121	293
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	21%	19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Rockhurst University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Rockhurst University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 30, 2027

Days left to Apply

303

Applicants have 303 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 30, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Rockhurst University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Rockhurst University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Rockhurst is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 69.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.62 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1116-1246); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025