Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University is one of the fifty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in an urban area, in Kansas City.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,043 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 430 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 370 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 75% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rockhurst University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $35,800, and fees were $790. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $35,800 and $790 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students3,043 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 85 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1934 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1230 |
| ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,194/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,194/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,194/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $685/credit | |
| In State Students | $685/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $685/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $53,730 | $53,730 | $53,730 |
| ADN | 70 | $83,580 | $83,580 | $83,580 |
| BSN | 125 | $149,250 | $149,250 | $149,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $34,250 | $34,250 | $34,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Rockhurst University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 22% | $4,150 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,454 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $2,279 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $24,210 |
| Federal Student Loans | 65% | $5,937 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $10,856 |
$23,291
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,566 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,053 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,874 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$24,244 |
| Over $110,000$25,377 |
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Student Population
2,208
Undergrads
835
Graduates
1,817
Women
1,226
Men
61%
Full-time
39%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
73% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
