Robert Morris University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2766 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #779 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #715 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #470 of 1,020 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 3,769
- Graduates
- 968
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.rmu.edu
Robert Morris University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Robert Morris University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 91% |
| Applicants | 7,117 | 3,358 | 3,693 |
| Admissions | 6,446 | 3,014 | 3,367 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 762 | 417 | 345 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 3 | 1 |
1,573 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
543 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2665 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 781 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 604 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 313 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 192 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 115 (2%) |
| Asian | 59 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Robert Morris University is $26,215 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,158 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,989 |
| $48-75K | $21,568 |
| $75-110K | $26,392 |
| $110K+ | $30,770 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,360 | $19,167 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,360 | $19,167 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,360 | $19,167 |
| Fee in-district | $1,580 | $1,080 |
| Fee in-state | $1,580 | $1,080 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,580 | $1,080 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,694 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,930 |
| Room charge | $7,110 |
| Meal charge | $5,820 |
Robert Morris University majors
Robert Morris University has granted 657 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 288 master's across 19 programs, and 54 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Robert Morris University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | 99 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 55 | 40 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 70 | ||
| Engineering, General | 62 | ||
| Accounting | 55 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 36 | 11 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | 28 | |
| Finance, General | 37 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 30 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 30 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 18 | 4 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 3 | 24 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | 16 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 20 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 14 | 5 | |
| Actuarial Science | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 17 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 11 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 8 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Computational Science | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 6 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 5 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 5 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Adult Literacy Tutor & Instructor | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 3 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 2 | ||
| Information Technology | 2 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Sports Communication | 2 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 | ||
| Taxation | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 657 | 288 | 54 |
Robert Morris University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 62% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Robert Morris University has published 2,177 scientific papers with 26,729 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Business, Sociology, Psychology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 16 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 19 | 18 |
| 2003 | 55 | 35 |
| 2004 | 28 | 62 |
| 2005 | 56 | 116 |
| 2006 | 52 | 153 |
| 2007 | 70 | 261 |
| 2008 | 98 | 365 |
| 2009 | 94 | 470 |
| 2010 | 110 | 508 |
| 2011 | 190 | 642 |
| 2012 | 91 | 748 |
| 2013 | 95 | 775 |
| 2014 | 90 | 945 |
| 2015 | 138 | 1113 |
| 2016 | 137 | 1290 |
| 2017 | 127 | 1458 |
| 2018 | 117 | 1682 |
| 2019 | 114 | 2038 |
| 2020 | 141 | 2674 |
| 2021 | 75 | 2895 |
| 2022 | 101 | 2779 |
| 2023 | 109 | 2787 |
| 2024 | 59 | 2575 |
Robert Morris University alumni
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Stephanie McMahon
- Occupations
- businesspersonactorprofessional wrestler
- Biography
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Stephanie Marie McMahon Levesque is an American businesswoman and retired professional wrestler. She is known for her various roles within WWE between 1998 and 2023.
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Wale
- Occupations
- rappersingersongwriter
- Biography
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Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first became known for his 2006 song "Dig Dug (Shake It)", which became popular in his hometown of Germantown, MD. and led Wale to gain further local recognition as he amassed a number of follow-up releases. He signed a recording contract with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson's Allido Records in 2007, which, after a three-label bidding war, entered a joint venture with Interscope Records for US$1.3 million the following year. During this time, Wale's mixtapes and singles saw national attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
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Phyllis Hyman
- Occupations
- stage actorsingeractorjazz musicianfilm actor
- Biography
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Phyllis Linda Hyman was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Hyman's music career spanned the late 1970s through the early 1990s, and she was best known for her expansive contralto range. Some of her most notable songs are "You Know How to Love Me" (1979), "Living All Alone" (1986) and "Don't Wanna Change the World" (1991). Hyman is also known for her covers of popular songs, which include renditions of "Betcha by Golly Wow", "Here's That Rainy Day", and "What You Won't Do For Love".
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Charlie Batch
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Charles D'Donte Batch is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft and played 15 seasons in the NFL, most of it as a backup with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he earned two Super Bowl rings (Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII).
General info
| Alternative names | RMU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 525 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, Pennsylvania, 15108-1189 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 27,000 |
| Phone | 4123973000 |