Rockhurst University

#15 in Missouri

4-years Private College In Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University (referred to as Rockhurst) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Kansas City, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Rockhurst University is $43,420. The school has a total enrollment of 3,405 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Rockhurst University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$43,420 (2023)
Acceptance Rate66.46%
Student Population3,405
Graduation Rate77%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Rockhurst University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1934 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Rockhurst University is $43,420 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Rockhurst University is $20,418 for academic year 2021-2022. Rockhurst University offers the alternative tuition plans. 66 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $27,780 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Rockhurst University is 66.46% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.69%. Rockhurst University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,405 students are attending at Rockhurst University (2,545 undergraduate students). There are 147 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 76 part-time faculty working for Rockhurst University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 349 (full-time) and 122 (part-time). The graduation rate at Rockhurst University is 77% and the retention rate is 76% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Rockhurst University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Rockhurst University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Rockhurst University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Rockhurst University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers