Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO · Large city

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Acceptance rate
69.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$25,884
Sticker price $59,898
Graduation rate
75%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$67,102
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
69.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
2,627
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,814
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
339
Yield (admitted who enroll)
19%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
69%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
69%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
19–26
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
3% / 41%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,797
Family income $30–48k$19,895
Family income $48–75k$21,997
Family income $75–110k$26,522
Family income $110k+$30,348
Full sticker price (per year)
$59,898
Tuition & fees – in-state
$44,966
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$44,966
Median debt at graduation
$18,250
Students with federal loans
35%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
75%
Freshmen who return for year 2
79%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$63,703
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$67,102

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,580
Graduate students
1,274
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
63%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
50%

Undergraduate diversity

White62%
Hispanic18%
Black7.9%
Asian3.8%
International3.3%
Two or more3.2%
Unknown0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions43%
Business & Marketing18%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness8.6%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences7.4%
Psychology3.9%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement3.1%
Engineering2.7%
Liberal Arts & General Studies2.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Sandra Cassady, Ph.D.
Main phone
(816) 501-4000
Address
1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.