Rockhurst University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,900

2.95% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,785

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

69.1%

2,627 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,496

58.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

75.6%

325 Graduates

About

Rockhurst University is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Rockhurst University were Registered Nursing (135 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees), and General Psychology (37 degrees).

In 2023, 871 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rockhurst University. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (603 degrees), 6.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (93 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rockhurst University is $41,900, which is $17,325 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rockhurst University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 759 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Rockhurst University is $41,900, which is $17,325 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,785.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Rockhurst University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,900

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rockhurst University was $41,900. The cost of tuition at Rockhurst University is $17,325 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rockhurst University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,785

2023 Value

3.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rockhurst University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,785. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rockhurst University grew by 3.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rockhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,980

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rockhurst University was of $13,980 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 14.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rockhurst University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Rockhurst University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rockhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rockhurst University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 759 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Rockhurst University received 2,627 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.7% annual growth. Out of those 2,627 applicants, 1,814 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,496 students enrolled at Rockhurst University in 2023. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Rockhurst University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,814

Accepted Out of 2,627

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Rockhurst University was 69.1% (1,814 admissions from 2,627 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 66.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 16.7%, while admissions declined by 13.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Rockhurst University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Rockhurst University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Rockhurst University had a total enrollment of 3,496 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rockhurst University is 2,059 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,437. This means that 58.9% of students enrolled at Rockhurst University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rockhurst University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.6% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.67% Black or African American, 3.83% Two or More Races, 3.75% Asian, 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rockhurst University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.2%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rockhurst University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,496 students. The full-time enrollment at Rockhurst University is 2,059 and the part-time enrollment is 1,437. This means that 58.9% of students enrolled at Rockhurst University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rockhurst University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rockhurst University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Rockhurst University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rockhurst University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,328 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
450 enrolled students
Black or African American
268 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rockhurst University is 66.6% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.67% Black or African American, 3.83% Two or More Races, 3.75% Asian, 0.315% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0572% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 101 students (2.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 279 more women than men received degrees from Rockhurst University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rockhurst University is white (603 degrees awarded). There were 6.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (93 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rockhurst University is Registered Nursing (135 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees) and General Psychology (37 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rockhurst University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), and Health (358 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockhurst University are Registered nurses (1,573,504 people), Physicians (550,097 people), Other managers (254,268 people), Medical & health services managers (216,060 people), and Pharmacists (207,438 people).

The most specialized majors at Rockhurst University in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), Health (358 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (43 degrees), and Biology (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockhurst University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Rockhurst University are Language & Linguistics (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees), Health (358 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (43 degrees), and Biology (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rockhurst University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,280,724 people), Elementary & secondary schools (919,362 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (857,382 people), Computer Systems Design (625,079 people), and Banking & related activities (506,694 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rockhurst University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
135 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
78 degrees awarded
General Psychology
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rockhurst University was Registered Nursing with 135 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rockhurst University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

296

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

575

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 296 degrees were awarded to men at Rockhurst University, which is 0.515 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (575).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rockhurst University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Rockhurst University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.2 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Rockhurst University in Registered Nursing, which is 8 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 68% of students graduating from Rockhurst University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rockhurst University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.15% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
603 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
93 degrees awarded
Black or African American
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rockhurst University is white (603 degrees awarded). There were 6.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (93 degrees).

4.13% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
383 degrees awarded
White Male
220 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rockhurst University is white female (383 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (220 degrees).

Operations

Rockhurst University has an endowment valued at nearly $36M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.24M (11.8%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Rockhurst University had a total salary expenditure of 69.4M. Rockhurst University employs 64 Assistant professors, 40 Associate professors and 33 Professors. Most academics at Rockhurst University are Female Assistant professor (49), Female Associate professor (28), and Male Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rockhurst University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees.

Endowment

$36M

2023 Endowment

21.3%

decline from 2022

Rockhurst University has an endowment valued at about $36M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Rockhurst University declined 21.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rockhurst University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.9M

2023 Salaries

3.51%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Rockhurst University paid a median of $28.9M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($69.4M) and a 3.51% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.63% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 16.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.7M

Instructional Salaries

143

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rockhurst University paid a total of $10.7M to 143 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rockhurst University were Assistant professor with 64 employees, Associate professor with 40 employees, and Professor with 33 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rockhurst University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rockhurst University was Female Assistant professor with 49 employees, Female Associate professor with 28 employees, and Male Professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rockhurst University.

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