At a glance
Average net price
$25,884
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
74.6%
Admission rate
70%
Undergrad size
1,580
In-state tuition
$44,966
Out-of-state tuition
$44,966
Cost of attendance
$59,898
Median earnings (10y)
$67,102
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,120
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 79.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (37%), business (17%), stem (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health37%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts9%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services10%
- Health professions36.5%~577 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.4%~276 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.3%~179 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology6.9%~109 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering3.6%~56 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.7%~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.9%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.7%~27 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.8%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.8%~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.6%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.6%~10 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 387 | $59,845 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 231 | $65,724 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 140 | $40,988 | $23,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 105 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 97 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 76 | — | $19,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 70 | $35,858 | $25,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 68 | $53,627 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 65 | $19,918 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 53 | $61,377 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 36 | $31,716 | $19,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 26 | $32,307 | — |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $22,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Graduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 10 | $42,861 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University is a mid-sized institution located in Kansas City, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,580 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Rockhurst University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,884 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $44,966 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $59,898 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 74.6%, a strong completion outcome. 79.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,102 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Rockhurst University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (37% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), stem (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Rockhurst University accepts 70% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,120. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Kansas City, Missouri (city), Rockhurst University draws students from across Missouri and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Rockhurst University
Q.How much does Rockhurst University cost?
The average net price at Rockhurst University is $25,884 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $59,898.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Rockhurst University?
Rockhurst University has a 6-year graduation rate of 74.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Rockhurst University?
Rockhurst University admits 70% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Rockhurst University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rockhurst University graduate earns $67,102 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Rockhurst University?
Published tuition is $44,966 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Rockhurst University located?
Rockhurst University is located in Kansas City, Missouri (ZIP 64110).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Rockhurst University at their official website.