Rockhurst University: Review & Facts

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Rockhurst University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,405 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1910 and is one of the 18 schools located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Rockhurst University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Rockhurst University you can earn your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
51
Rockhurst University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Medical, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Rockhurst University student retention rate is fair at 76% (close to Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Rockhurst University is good - 73%.

Student to faculty ratio at Rockhurst University is pretty good, 13:1. Find out more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $40,700 per year. The additional fees at Rockhurst University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,100; this comes to a total of $41,800 per year.

Read the details about Rockhurst 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
66%
Doable
According to government data, 3,154 applications were submitted and 2,096 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Rockhurst University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Rockhurst University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Rockhurst 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
D-
Unsafe
Rockhurst University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, about $6,500 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Rockhurst 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Rockhurst University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Rockhurst University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Rd
Kansas City, Missouri
64110-2561, USA
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