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Rockhurst University
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  • 4 Year
  • KANSAS CITY, MO

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

1100 ROCKHURST RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Valley Conference
From Rockhurst University

As part of the network of 27 Catholic, Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S., Rockhurst University is focused on an education that is both academically rigorous and focused on development of the whole person — mind, body and soul. With more than 70 degree programs and a liberal arts core, Rockhurst offers more than a degree. A Rockhurst education prepares you to face any challenge and fosters a love of learning that will last throughout your life. Our graduates learn to use their education and their gifts to make the world a better place.

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Rockhurst University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
67%
SAT Range
1080-1270
ACT Range
19-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
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Cost

Net Price
$22,050 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$31,441 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
96%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 26 responses
80%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 30 responses
73%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 30 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    40%
  • On Campus
    55%
  • Online
    5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,779 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
925
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 19 responses
  • Hardworking
    42%
  • Easy going
    37%
  • Serious
    11%
  • Lazy
    5%
  • Outgoing
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
76%
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 34 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 38 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 22 responses
  • Service-oriented
    45%
  • Jesuit
    36%
  • Classy
    9%
  • Average
    5%
  • Home away from home
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 15 responses

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