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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $24,702
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $73,697
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit college in Kansas City, MO with 1,580 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,702 per year ($21,884 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,697 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,627
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,814
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Rockhurst University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $61,240
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $46,270
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,884
- $30–48k$20,092
- $48–75k$23,174
- $75–110k$23,574
- $110k+$29,008
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $73,697
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,580
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 21%
- White62%
- Hispanic19%
- Black8%
- Asian4%
Rockhurst University FAQ
What is Rockhurst University's acceptance rate?+
Rockhurst University admits 70% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Rockhurst University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Rockhurst University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Rockhurst University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,627 students applied to Rockhurst University and 1,814 were admitted; 339 enrolled.
Does Rockhurst University consider legacy status?+
No. Rockhurst University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Rockhurst University require an essay?+
Rockhurst University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Rockhurst University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $61,240 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,702.
What is Rockhurst University's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 179043 · How we use this data
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