About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Luke Beckett
Admissions Counselor
Admissions Counselor
Address
Office of Admissions
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
Phone
816-501-4100
Email
ambassador@rockhurst.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Rockhurst Bell Tower and Fountains
The Rock Room
Kinerk Commons
Learning Center
Einstein Brothers & Subway
The Rock Room
Kinerk Commons
Learning Center
Einstein Brothers & Subway
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Country Club Plaza
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and Kemper Museum of Modern Art
Historic Westport
Truman Sports Complex
Power & Light District
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and Kemper Museum of Modern Art
Historic Westport
Truman Sports Complex
Power & Light District
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mondays thru Fridays
Monday and Friday - 9, 9:30, 11 AM, 1 and 3 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 10 AM and 2 PM
816-501-4100
Monday and Friday - 9, 9:30, 11 AM, 1 and 3 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 10 AM and 2 PM
816-501-4100
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: 9, 9:30 and 11 am, 1 and 3 pm, Mondays thru Fridays; 10 am and 2 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: 9, 9:30 and 11 am, 1 and 3 pm, Mondays thru Fridays; 10 am and 2 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Periodic dates throughout the year.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
ambassador@rockhurst.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Exam periods, no Friday or Saturday overnights
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Nearest airport is Kansas City International (MCI). Buses, taxis and The Super Shuttle are available.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the East - Take I-70 to I-35 South (to Wichita). Exit left on 27th. The exit turns into Broadway. Follow Broadway to 47th Street and make a left. Take 47th Street to Troost Avenue. Make a right turn and follow to 54th Street. Turn left at 54th Street and onto campus.
From the North - Take I-29 to I-35 South (to Wichita). Exit left on 27th. The exit turns into Broadway. Follow Broadway to 47th Street and make a left. Take 47th Street to Troost Avenue. Make a right turn and follow to 54th Street. Turn left at 54th Street and onto campus.
From the West - Take I-70 to I-35 South (to Wichita). Exit left on 27th. The exit turns into Broadway. Follow Broadway to 47th Street and make a left. Take 47th Street to Troost Avenue. Make a right turn and follow to 54th Street. Turn left at 54th Street and onto campus.
From the South - Take Highway 71 North (Bruce Watkins Drive) to 55th Street. Turn left onto 55th. Follow 55th and make a right turn onto Troost Avenue. Follow Troost north to 54th Street. Turn right on 54th Street and onto campus.
From the Southwest - Take I-35 to I-435 East. Follow I-435 across the state line. Exit Holmes Street. Turn left and follow Holmes until it turns into Rockhill Road near 65th Street. Take Rockhill to 55th Street and make a right. Take 55th to Troost. Turn left on Troost to 54th street.
Local Accommodations
Local Accommodations: Country Club Plaza District Hotels
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 3,115
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Average HS GPA: 3.62
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
540 - 640
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
239
with Terminal Degree
142
126
Women
113
Men
19
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
65%
Graduate in 5 years
74%
Graduate in 6 years
75%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Management Science.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health and Wellness, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Sly James, '80
Mayor, Kansas City, Missouri
George Wendt, ’71
Actor; Norm on “Cheers”
Wendy Doyle, '94
President and CEO, Women's Foundation for MO and KS
Terry Dunn, ’71
President and CEO, J.E. Dunn Construction Group, Inc
Mark Lamping, '80
President, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jane Chu, '05
Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts
Joseph Reardon, '90
President and CEO, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
65%
Graduate in 5 years
74%
Graduate in 6 years
75%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$23,449
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,241
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,021
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$32,157
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$24,191
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$35,800
Required Fees
$790
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,530
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,266
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,360
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,208
Foreign Countries Represented
17
Demographics
3.02%
Asian
5.48%
Black
9.00%
Hispanic
72.03%
Caucasian
5.91%
Unknown
1.29%
International
61% female
39% male
33% are out of state
65% are full time
35% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
49%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
85%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
80/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Theme Housing
Dorms Female
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Access Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Sandy Waddell
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
18
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
4
37% join a fraternity
47% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
17% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Hawks)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Lady Hawks)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
AT&T, Microsoft, Dell
