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Research College of Nursing

Kansas City, Missouri 64132

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences

Research College of Nursing is a private urban institution in Kansas City, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 249 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $85,910 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1905
Type
Private

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
249Students
7:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$85,910Earnings 10yr

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition
Median Debt at Graduation$13,930
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (5)

Student Body

Undergrads
249
Gender Split
86% / 14%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 12%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$72,771
10 Years$85,910

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Research College of Nursing was established in June 1905 as the German Hospital Training School and graduated its first class in 1909.
  • In 1979, Research College of Nursing entered into a partnership with Rockhurst University, which facilitated collaborative educational opportunities.
  • In January 2022, the college announced plans to suspend admissions to their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program starting January 15, 2022.
  • The Research College of Nursing's Governing Board voted in August 2022 to officially end the MSN program, and the college would no longer award MSN degrees beyond December 17, 2024.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

101Above Average

Estimated from MO state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
7 mi(12 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
236 mi(409 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
415 mi(719 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City22 mi
STL St Louis226 mi
OKC Oklahoma City301 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1249 mi · ~36h 5m drive
New York, NY1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive
Hartford, CT1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive
Providence, RI1229 mi · ~35h 30m drive
Albany, NY1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive
Syracuse, NY997 mi · ~28h 48m drive
Rochester, NY926 mi · ~26h 45m drive
Buffalo, NY859 mi · ~24h 49m drive
Philadelphia, PA1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Pittsburgh, PA779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
Harrisburg, PA943 mi · ~27h 15m drive
Newark, NJ1085 mi · ~31h 21m drive
Washington, DC940 mi · ~27h 9m drive
Baltimore, MD960 mi · ~27h 44m drive
Atlanta, GA672 mi · ~19h 25m drive
Charlotte, NC798 mi · ~23h 3m drive
Raleigh, NC901 mi · ~26h 2m drive
Miami, FL1238 mi · ~35h 46m drive
Orlando, FL1045 mi · ~30h 11m drive
Tampa, FL1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive
Nashville, TN469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
New Orleans, LA676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Richmond, VA933 mi · ~26h 57m drive
Chicago, IL415 mi · ~11h 59m drive
Detroit, MI645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Minneapolis, MN418 mi · ~12h 5m drive
St. Louis, MO236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
Kansas City, MO7 mi · ~12 min drive
Indianapolis, IN451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Columbus, OH619 mi · ~17h 53m drive
Cleveland, OH699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Milwaukee, WI444 mi · ~12h 50m drive
Dallas, TX448 mi · ~12h 57m drive
Houston, TX641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
Austin, TX630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
San Antonio, TX699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Los Angeles, CA1355 mi · ~39h 9m drive
San Francisco, CA1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive
San Diego, CA1334 mi · ~38h 32m drive
Seattle, WA1507 mi · ~43h 32m drive
Portland, OR1498 mi · ~43h 17m drive
Denver, CO559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
Phoenix, AZ1047 mi · ~30h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
Honolulu, HI3894 mi · ~112h 30m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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