Campus Vibe
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
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
249Students
7:1Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
$85,910Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Research College of Nursing Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition—
Median Debt at Graduation$13,930
Monthly Payment (10yr)$148
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
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
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
8 Years$79,903
10 Years$85,910
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
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)