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Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University says yes to 69.6% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $67,102 median earnings.
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Rockhurst University sits in Kansas City proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,817 four years out. 20.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,580 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1116 and 1246 — above the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Rockhurst University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rockhurst University received 2,627 applications and admitted 1,814 (69.1%), with 339 enrolling.
Rockhurst University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1116–1246 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Rockhurst University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 553 | 600 | 638 |
| SAT Math | 563 | 585 | 608 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Rockhurst University compares
| Rockhurst University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 69.6% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,966 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,102 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Rockhurst University: $67,102 median at year ten, versus $47,885 across Missouri institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $44,966 regardless of where you're from. At Rockhurst University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,580 — Rockhurst University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
74.6% of Rockhurst University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 19.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $44,966 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Rockhurst University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,817 |
| Biology, General | $70,354 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $69,747 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,881 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,696 |
| Psychology, General | $59,160 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,236 |
Median earnings for these 7 Rockhurst University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $67,102 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional Rockhurst University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rockhurst University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1116–1246 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 69.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Rockhurst University's acceptance rate?
69.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,814 admitted from 2,627 applicants.
How much does Rockhurst University cost?
At Rockhurst University, published tuition is $44,966 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Rockhurst University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Rockhurst University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $67,102 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Saint Louis University — 75% admitted
- Southwest Baptist University — 68.4% admitted
- Truman State University — 83.8% admitted
- Stephens College — 77.2% 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.