Robert Morris University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Robert Morris University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,435 students enrolled. This school was established in 1921 and is the only college located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Robert Morris University.

Majors
Offered
67
Robert Morris University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 67 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Accounting and Finance, Business, Nursing, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Robert Morris University student retention rate is high at 82% (above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is good: 70%. About 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Robert Morris University is pretty good - 13:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - about $32,400 a year. The additional fees at Robert Morris University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,400; this makes it a total of $33,800 per year.

Read the details about Robert Morris University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 4,684 applications were submitted and 4,392 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Robert Morris University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,000
Medium
Robert Morris University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Robert Morris University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Robert Morris University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,900 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, about $7,000 annually.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Robert Morris University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Robert Morris University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Robert Morris University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
15108-1189, USA
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