Robert Morris University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2674 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #752 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #690 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #246 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 2,767
- Graduates
- 664
- 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 94% and is among the 31% 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 | 94% | 92% | 96% |
| Applicants | 4,684 | 2,124 | 2,543 |
| Admissions | 4,392 | 1,951 | 2,436 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 586 | 310 | 276 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
1,487 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
580 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 2552 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 268 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 195 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 156 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 115 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 74 (2%) |
| Asian | 60 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Robert Morris University is $23,572 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 | $12,887 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,596 |
| $48-75K | $24,828 |
| $75-110K | $27,641 |
| $110K+ | $28,586 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,390 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,390 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,390 |
| Fee in-district | $1,377 |
| Fee in-state | $1,377 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,377 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,823 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,680 |
| Room charge | $6,970 |
| Meal charge | $5,710 |
Robert Morris University majors
Robert Morris University has granted 724 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 213 master's across 18 programs, and 54 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Robert Morris University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | 71 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | 17 | |
| Accounting | 64 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 63 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 56 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 43 | 9 | |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 6 | 35 | |
| Finance, General | 39 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 37 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 17 | 19 | |
| Psychology, General | 31 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 23 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 16 | 6 | |
| Actuarial Science | 21 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | 18 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 16 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 15 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 14 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | ||
| Taxation | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 11 | ||
| Environmental Science | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 8 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 4 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 2 | ||
| Adult Literacy Tutor & Instructor | 1 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 724 | 213 | 54 |
Robert Morris University has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 63% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Robert Morris University has published 2,086 scientific papers with 20,103 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Business, Psychology, Engineering, Sociology, Mathematics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 20 | 12 |
| 2003 | 54 | 33 |
| 2004 | 32 | 58 |
| 2005 | 61 | 121 |
| 2006 | 51 | 149 |
| 2007 | 69 | 264 |
| 2008 | 110 | 426 |
| 2009 | 104 | 487 |
| 2010 | 107 | 527 |
| 2011 | 160 | 692 |
| 2012 | 93 | 676 |
| 2013 | 100 | 786 |
| 2014 | 91 | 853 |
| 2015 | 130 | 979 |
| 2016 | 132 | 1056 |
| 2017 | 120 | 1160 |
| 2018 | 117 | 1297 |
| 2019 | 121 | 1624 |
| 2020 | 145 | 2020 |
| 2021 | 66 | 2280 |
| 2022 | 101 | 2166 |
| 2023 | 93 | 2085 |
Robert Morris University alumni
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Stephanie McMahon
- Occupations
- film actorbusinesspersonscreenwriterprofessional wrestleractor
- 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
- singerrappersongwriter
- Biography
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Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first gained recognition in 2006 when his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in his hometown of Washington D.C., leading to Wale gaining local recognition as he continued recording music for the regional audience. Wale became acquainted with English DJ-producer Mark Ronson in 2006, and signed to his label Allido Records the following year. During this time, Wale released several mixtapes which amassed national attention as he appeared on MTV and various Black America-focused magazines.
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Phyllis Hyman
- Occupations
- film actorjazz musicianactorsingerstage actor
- Biography
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Phyllis Linda Hyman was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Hyman is best known for her music during the late 1970s through the early 1990s. Some of her most notable songs were "You Know How to Love Me" (1979), "Living All Alone" (1986) and "Don't Wanna Change the World" (1991).
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Charlie Batch
- Occupations
- player of American football
- 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 | 542 |
| 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 |