Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,921
Graduate Enrollment: 922
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.66%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 20.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 51.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.2%
Black: 9.6%
Hispanic: 14.9%
Asian: 3.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 2.0%
Unknown race: 3.4%
Black: 9.6%
Hispanic: 14.9%
Asian: 3.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 2.0%
Unknown race: 3.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $53,456
In-State tuition: $40,480Out-of-State tuition: $40,480
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,030 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,855 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,480 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,855 (2022)
Average Family Income: $103,342 (2017)
Median Family Income: $85,260 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 20.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 40.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $193 (2021)
Household Income | Net Cost |
---|---|
0-$30k | $14,354 |
$30k-48k | $18,501 |
$48k-75k | $20,566 |
$75k-110k | $22,782 |
$110k+ | $25,657 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 68%6-year graduation rate: 74%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 99.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,289 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
---|---|
@1 Year | 78.8% (2015) |
@3 year | 81.6% (2017) |
@5 year | 86.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 63.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $57,940 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $61,013 (2020)
Popular Majors
Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | $22,250 | $236 | ||
First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 46 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 120 | $27,000 | $159 | $62,305 ($5,192) | $63,390 ($5,283) |
Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 87 | $23,250 | $244 | $43,994 ($3,666) | |
Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 155 | $297 | $69,288 ($5,774) | $99,702 ($8,309) | |
Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Business/Corporate Communications. | 8 | ||||
Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 32 | $406 | $90,458 ($7,538) | ||
Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 16 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | $21,285 ($1,774) | $49,733 ($4,144) |
Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 3 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 36 | $27,000 | $265 | $20,804 ($1,734) | $56,849 ($4,737) |
Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 9 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 10 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 11 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 41 | $25,000 | $256 | $36,944 ($3,079) | $44,389 ($3,699) |
Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 6 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 6 | $63,069 ($5,256) | |||
Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 6 | $19,500 | $207 | ||
Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 13 | $27,000 | $217 | ||
Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 1 | ||||
Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 37 | $570 | $50,572 ($4,214) | $66,961 ($5,580) | |
Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 48 | $859 | $64,699 ($5,392) | $64,675 ($5,390) | |
Master's Degree | Education, General. | 22 | $43,407 ($3,617) | $47,308 ($3,942) | ||
Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | ||||
Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 4 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 1 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 4 | ||||
Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 18 | $19,000 | $201 | $32,894 ($2,741) | $52,037 ($4,336) |
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $66,906Full time faculty: 61%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $38,149,258 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $47,062,093 (2022)