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Rockhurst University

Rockhurst

Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2561

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Rockhurst University is a private institution in Kansas City with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1218, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,102 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,165.

Established
1910
Motto
Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum
Mascot
Hawk
Type
Private
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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69%Acceptance
1218SAT Avg
1,702Students
12:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$67,102Earnings 10yr
$23,165Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rockhurst University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1218

Reading & WritingMid: 589
553638
MathMid: 597
563608

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2227

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1218

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$43,420
Room & Board$11,540
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$57,712
Average Net Price$23,165
Median Debt at Graduation$18,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$193

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,557
$30–48K$20,467
$48–75K$20,581
$75–110K$22,063
$110K+$27,784

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,165

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,702
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 9%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.6%
Freshman Retention84.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$61,371
8 Years$65,635
10 Years$67,102

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,600
Men
$67,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#11

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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
5 mi(9 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
237 mi(411 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
414 mi(718 min)

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