Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
2,208
Students
29,079
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
72%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Rockhurst University is a Comprehensive institution located in Kansas City, MO, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
United States
Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
United States
Contact
Kyle Johnson
Director of Freshman Admissions
Email: admission@rockhurst.edu
Phone: 816-501-4100
Fax: 816-501-4142
Director of Freshman Admissions
Email: admission@rockhurst.edu
Phone: 816-501-4100
Fax: 816-501-4142
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/corporate Communications |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Speech-language Pathology |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Community Organization And Advocacy |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Theology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,115
Applied
2,257
Accepted
2,208
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,101
Females Applied
1,507
Females Accepted
72%
Male Admissions
1,014
Males Applied
750
Males Accepted
74%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.62
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | June 30th | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 25 | 22 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
36,800
Fees
790
Full-time student fees
9,570
Room & board
6,240
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
29,079
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,058
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
34,281
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,115
Avg. Loan Aid
20,682
Avg. Grant Aid
23,642
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
84%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
28%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,208
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
33%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.48% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.03% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.74% |
| Asian | 3.02% |
| Two or more races | 2.53% |
| Other | 5.91% |
Gender
Male (38.99%)
Female (61.01%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 49% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Rockstock Spring Concert, Homecoming Dance and Turkey Dinner
Rockstock Spring Concert, Homecoming Dance and Turkey Dinner
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Board, Student Senate, Voices for Justice, Panhellenic Sororities and IFC Fraternities
Student Activities Board, Student Senate, Voices for Justice, Panhellenic Sororities and IFC Fraternities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
closed-circuit TV monitors
closed-circuit TV monitors
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 2 | |
Faculty
239
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 128
Part-time - 111
Male - 113
Female - 126
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