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Rockhurst University

Rockhurst

Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2561

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1218

Reading & WritingMid: 589
553638
MathMid: 597
563608

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2227

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

66.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

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
10 Years$67,102

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#11
vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • Rockhurst was chartered by the state as Rockhurst College in August 1910.
  • Sedgwick Hall was constructed in 1914, allowing the opening of high school classes, and college classes began in 1917, all held within the same building.
  • The first Rockhurst University students were all taught by Alphonse Schwitalla.
  • In 1939, Rockhurst was granted accreditation by the North Central Association.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City20 mi
STL St Louis227 mi
OKC Oklahoma City302 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, NY860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Philadelphia, PA1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Pittsburgh, PA780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Harrisburg, PA943 mi · ~27h 15m drive
Newark, NJ1086 mi · ~31h 22m drive
Washington, DC941 mi · ~27h 11m drive
Baltimore, MD961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Atlanta, GA673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
Charlotte, NC800 mi · ~23h 7m drive
Raleigh, NC902 mi · ~26h 3m drive
Miami, FL1240 mi · ~35h 49m drive
Orlando, FL1047 mi · ~30h 15m drive
Tampa, FL1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Nashville, TN470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
New Orleans, LA678 mi · ~19h 35m drive
Richmond, VA934 mi · ~26h 59m drive
Chicago, IL414 mi · ~11h 58m drive
Detroit, MI645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Minneapolis, MN416 mi · ~12h 1m drive
St. Louis, MO237 mi · ~6h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO5 mi · ~9 min drive
Indianapolis, IN452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
Columbus, OH620 mi · ~17h 55m drive
Cleveland, OH699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Milwaukee, WI444 mi · ~12h 50m drive
Dallas, TX450 mi · ~13h drive
Houston, TX642 mi · ~18h 33m drive
Austin, TX632 mi · ~18h 15m drive
San Antonio, TX700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Los Angeles, CA1354 mi · ~39h 7m drive
San Francisco, CA1504 mi · ~43h 27m drive
San Diego, CA1334 mi · ~38h 32m drive
Seattle, WA1506 mi · ~43h 30m drive
Portland, OR1496 mi · ~43h 13m drive
Denver, CO558 mi · ~16h 7m drive
Phoenix, AZ1047 mi · ~30h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Honolulu, HI3893 mi · ~112h 28m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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