About Rockhurst University

Founded in 1910, Rockhurst University. is a Private college. Located in Missouri, which is a city setting in Missouri, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,042 full time undergraduate students, and 812 full time graduate students.

The Rockhurst University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 128 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Rockhurst University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate74%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range986-1166
ACT Range23-28

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,16% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

86% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 56% were in the top quarter, and 25% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Rockhurst University.

9%
“We”re apathetic”
9%
“We know about current events and vote”
82%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
73%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
27%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
43%
“We bought the gear”
19%
“We live for the big game”
18%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
86%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
41%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
9%
“We”re apathetic”
9%
“We know about current events and vote”
82%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
41%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
73%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
27%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
43%
“We bought the gear”
19%
“We live for the big game”
18%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
55%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
41%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
86%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
5%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
41%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    65 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    58 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    67 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    68 Students rated campus facilities 3.7 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    68 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    68 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    68 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    68 Students rated academics 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

Rockhurst University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Rockhurst University?

22 Students rated Rockhurst University

Garret - 03/19/2020

It’s a great school to go to if you are just focused on studying and nothing else. On the other hand, if someone is looking for a school thar also has a deep Greek life and dedicated to its sports programs, then I recommend going somewhere else. I will say again though that the learning environment is really good at Rockhurst. The professors are always willing to help you if you are struggling with any material.

Abby - 11/21/2019

I love it here at Rockhurst! Everyone is so welcoming, it really is like a big family! I have really enjoyed the variety in majors, I am a nonprofit leadership major with two minors and pursuing the pre-med track. Every week I find something new that I am interested in and want to either join or pursue. The opportunities here are fantastic! I really love this school!

Amy - 06/12/2019

It is a wonderful school with a great atmosphere and student life. There are lots of ways to get involved. The professors are amazing, they are always available and they make sure that the students can achieve in their courses. I would recommend this school for being a great small school while in a big city so there is plenty to do!

Zenani - 02/21/2019

I think Rockhurst is an extremely great environment to learn in. The watchers are always accessible whenever we need them. I think the liberal arts part is extremely strong and everyone is involved with the life of Rockhurst. We maintain a great successful and friendly campus which brings forth new people who look forward to coming here.

Rockhurst University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Rockhurst University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Rockhurst University is 74%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to trust myslef more and not second guess my actions. I would tell myself to have faith and trust my decisions, because they had gotten me as far as I had gotten then and they would continue to help me succeed in the future. I would tell myself to not be as hard on myself and to learn to find the balance between pushing myself to work hard, and expecting the impossible. I would also make sure to tell myself that it is not about being perfect, it is about being happy, and that all things happen for a reason. I would tell myself to not be upset about staying close to home for college, because there will be days where you are happy that you can drive home for the weekend as oppossed to have to fly or drive ten hours. Finally, I would tell myself that, as long as I know I worked as hard as I could, then I should be proud of myself becasue that is all I can do, whether it produces the outcome I hoped for or not.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    They strive to do the best and those that deticate themselves excel.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I consider the worst thing at my school is the price of food. They should have it where you swipe your id card and can eat however much you want. Instead, they charge you for each thing you get no matter how many times you go eat.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    that it can feel really small at times, the school spirit is less than what you would expect at a big school, greek life seems to dominate the social life on campus with those students being most involved on campus, the facilities are not the best for research

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Mostly, the type of person who should attend this school is someone looking for a solid education and is interested in service. If you want moderately easy to moderately hard academics, Rockhurst is for you.

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  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    It is near downtown, in the middle of everything.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Rockhurst University is like a small community to where everyone tries to get to know everyone else, even the freshman, and everyone is very nice and likes to help others in the communities around us.

    Read all 9 answers

  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Liberal, progressive, multi-ethnic, non-Catholic.

    Read all 8 answers

  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Rockhurst is incredibly accelerated. If you put a lot of work into it, you will find that it will reward you greatly. If you slack off however, you will not achieve anything here.

    Read all 7 answers

  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    How liberal it was, I was not really allowed to be unopen to anything.

    Read all 7 answers

  12. What's unique about your campus?

    The life lessons/ideas that we gain - learning, leadership, service

    Read all 5 answers

  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    1 in 10 graduates from the business school are CEOs or higher.

    Read all 3 answers

Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

2,042

Total Undergrad Enrollment

812

Total Grad Students

33%

Out-Of-State

66%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

45

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

34%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
71%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Rockhurst University receive some sort of financial aid. 20% were awarded federal grants. While 69% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$35,670

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,485

Books and Supplies

$9,080

Room and Board

46,235

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$19,532
$30 - $48K
$20,443
$48 - $75K
$22,646
$75 - $110K
$23,627
$110K & UP
$26,521

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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