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Rockhurst University

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Rating

Private

Type

3,580

Students

$37,800

Tuition

64%

Acceptance

#326

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Kansas City, MO

1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561

Rockhurst University is a small private college located in Kansas City, MO ranked 6th in Missouri. It has a total of 2,459 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 63.67% of applicants. Rockhurst University offers 59 different majors and is best known for its Speech-Language Pathology, Health and Wellness, and Organizational Leadership programs (nationally ranked 10th, 20th, and 27th respectively). With an annual tuition of $37,800 per year, Rockhurst University is quite expensive. 71.82% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to earn approximately $50,800 per year, which is 22% greater than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$38,760
Above Average

Rockhurst University

$38,760

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$54,515

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,707

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

64%Acceptance
Less Selective

Rockhurst University

64%

National

69%
Sat

1078 - 1260

4% of students submit

Admissions Yield

19%

ACT

20 - 27

96% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

2,459Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

39%

In-state

83%

Female

61%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

4%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
31% Business Administration and Management, General16% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse7% Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist47% Others

31% Business Administration and Management, General

16% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

7% Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

47% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

31%

235 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

16%

120 Graduates

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

7%

50 Graduates

Occupational Therapy/Therapist

6%

48 Graduates

Psychology, General

5%

41 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

5%

36 Graduates

Management Science

4%

33 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

3%

22 Graduates

Education, General

3%

22 Graduates

Academics

C
Professors
StudentsProfessors14:114:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

14

Number of Library Books

66,642

Academic Spend per Student

$8,087

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

86%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$42,000/Year

Rockhurst University

$42,000

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$42,000

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$50,800

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

71%