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Robert Morris University
Admission at Robert Morris University is close to open (89.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $62,105 median earnings below before the application.
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Robert Morris University occupies suburban Moon Township, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 7.7% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Security Science and Technology, where graduates median $90,206 four years out. 23.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,896 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
The numbers above and the majors table below tell the measurable half of that story.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Robert Morris University received 7,117 applications and admitted 6,446 (90.6%), with 766 enrolling.
How Robert Morris University compares
| Robert Morris University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.9% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,970 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $62,105 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Robert Morris University: $62,105 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,970 regardless of where you're from. At Robert Morris University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,896 undergrads, Robert Morris University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
65.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 34% don't — ask a Robert Morris University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Robert Morris University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Security Science and Technology | $90,206 |
| Engineering, General | $86,444 |
| Information Science/Studies | $82,989 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,212 |
| Applied Mathematics | $76,610 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $74,446 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,909 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,129 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,524 |
| Marketing | $64,349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,394 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,974 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,657 |
| Biology, General | $50,182 |
| Psychology, General | $46,025 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $43,698 |
Median earnings for these 16 Robert Morris University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $62,105 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Robert Morris University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Robert Morris University's acceptance rate?
90.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,446 admitted from 7,117 applicants.
How much does Robert Morris University cost?
At Robert Morris University, published tuition is $35,970 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Robert Morris University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Robert Morris University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $62,105 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia — 88.8% admitted
- Point Park University — 96.9% admitted
- Laurel Technical Institute — 85.3% admitted
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania — 86.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.