Rockhurst University, MO
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Rockhurst University Rankings
Affordability53
Selectivity51
Retention66
Graduation60
Earnings56
Diversity39
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Rockhurst University
75%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
25%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education2%
Engineering2%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs27%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences3%
Admissions
Getting into Rockhurst University
66%
Admission Rate
575
Median SAT Math
608
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)545–605
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)565–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Rockhurst University
$38K
In-State Tuition
$38K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Rockhurst University
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$228
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 37% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 79% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 80% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Rockhurst University
86%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 69% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 75% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 72% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 37% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 34% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 57% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 47% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Rockhurst University
93%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $48K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Rockhurst University
1,579
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
800
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 10% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 41% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Rockhurst University, MO
University of Missouri-Kansas City
1 miles, W
House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City
1 miles, S
Kansas City Art Institute
1 miles, NW
Transformed Barber and Cosmetology Academy
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