Rockhurst University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3770 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1049 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #978 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #2 of 11 | In Kansas |
| #1744 of 2,413 | For Sports Medicine |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 2,545
- Graduates
- 860
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- rockhurst.edu
Rockhurst University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rockhurst University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult 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 | 66% | 66% | 67% |
| Applicants | 3,154 | 1,098 | 2,056 |
| Admissions | 2,096 | 720 | 1,376 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 285 | 103 | 182 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,071 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
388 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
127 or 45%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Rockhurst University are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2257 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 401 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 256 (8%) |
| Asian | 147 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 138 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 130 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 57 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rockhurst University is $22,994 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 | $17,741 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,038 |
| $48-75K | $18,452 |
| $75-110K | $23,156 |
| $110K+ | $26,065 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,700 | $17,028 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,700 | $17,028 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,700 | $17,028 |
| Fee in-district | $1,001 | $592 |
| Fee in-state | $1,001 | $592 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,001 | $592 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 892 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,010 |
| Room charge | $6,490 |
| Meal charge | $4,520 |
Rockhurst University majors
Rockhurst University has granted 563 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 363 master's across 9 programs, and 49 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rockhurst University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 252 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 | 161 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 66 | |||
| Health and Wellness, General | 64 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 51 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 49 | |||
| Management Science | 9 | 34 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 5 | 36 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Psychology, General | 27 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |||
| Physics, Other | 8 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 7 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 7 | |||
| Education, General | 3 | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 2 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 29 | 563 | 363 | 49 |
Rockhurst University has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 77% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rockhurst University has published 671 scientific papers with 6,708 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 14 |
| 1992 | 3 | 18 |
| 1993 | 6 | 16 |
| 1994 | 7 | 18 |
| 1995 | 13 | 21 |
| 1996 | 13 | 19 |
| 1997 | 4 | 31 |
| 1998 | 9 | 37 |
| 1999 | 9 | 43 |
| 2000 | 12 | 32 |
| 2001 | 7 | 42 |
| 2002 | 14 | 49 |
| 2003 | 21 | 61 |
| 2004 | 12 | 67 |
| 2005 | 19 | 74 |
| 2006 | 10 | 89 |
| 2007 | 15 | 110 |
| 2008 | 18 | 127 |
| 2009 | 22 | 145 |
| 2010 | 22 | 146 |
| 2011 | 30 | 192 |
| 2012 | 30 | 200 |
| 2013 | 27 | 257 |
| 2014 | 18 | 282 |
| 2015 | 28 | 272 |
| 2016 | 30 | 274 |
| 2017 | 35 | 294 |
| 2018 | 26 | 420 |
| 2019 | 29 | 478 |
| 2020 | 29 | 552 |
| 2021 | 43 | 625 |
| 2022 | 23 | 684 |
| 2023 | 21 | 679 |
Rockhurst University alumni
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George Wendt
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
George Robert Wendt Jr. is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Norm Peterson on the television sitcom Cheers (1982–1993), which earned him six consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. After Cheers, he starred in his own sitcom, The George Wendt Show, but it was cancelled after only a few episodes. His numerous film roles include Fletch, Gung Ho, Dreamscape, House, Forever Young, Hostage for a Day, Man of the House, and Lakeboat.
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Walter J. Ong
- Occupations
- historianwriteruniversity teacherphilosopherjournalist
- Biography
-
Walter Jackson Ong was an American Jesuit priest, professor of English literature, cultural and religious historian, and philosopher. His major interest was in exploring how the transition from orality to literacy influenced culture and changed human consciousness. In 1978 he served as elected president of the Modern Language Association.
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Sly James
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sylvester "Sly" James, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 54th mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 2011 to 2019. James has lived in Kansas City's Union Hill neighborhood. As mayor, he was known for wearing bow ties.
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Wild Bill Elliott
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Wild Bill Elliott was an American film actor. He specialized in playing the rugged heroes of B Westerns, particularly the Red Ryder series of films.
General info
| Alternative names | Rockhurst |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Motto | Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum Wisdom has built herself a home |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 426 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1100 Rockhurst Rd Kansas City, Missouri, 64110-2561 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 508,000 |
| Phone | 8165014000 |