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Rockhurst University Business Programs

Rockhurst University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kansas City, MO. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Rockhurst University Rankings

Rockhurst has earned the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 116	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#12 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#171 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Rockhurst University?

Get in touch with Rockhurst can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
Phone:	8165014000
Website:	www.rockhurst.edu/
Admissions:	www.rockhurst.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.rockhurst.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Rockhurst?

You can apply to Rockhurst online at: https://www.rockhurst.edu/apply

Rockhurst is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Rockhurst

This is what Rockhurst considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rockhurst?

Rockhurst admits 70%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

49% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Rockhurst ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Rockhurst vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	884	590	67%
Women	1,313	939	72%

Can I Afford Rockhurst University?

The average net price after aid at Rockhurst is $23,165. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$43,366
In-State Fees	$1,600
Out-of-State Tuition	$43,366
Out-of-State Fees	$1,600
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$44,966
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$44,966

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 14% of students at Rockhurst receive some form of financial aid (339 students).

About 65% of students at Rockhurst receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $31,940 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,302.

Student Loan Debt

35% of Rockhurst undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,995 per year.

Rockhurst University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,207 students enrolled at Rockhurst. Rockhurst is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,702 undergraduate students at Rockhurst, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rockhurst University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	61
Black or African American	119
Hispanic	272
White	1,080
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	62
Non-Resident	39

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Rockhurst are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	165
Kansas	61
Nebraska	18
Oklahoma	11
Minnesota	8

Additionally, approximately 2.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Rockhurst University Graduate Student Diversity

1,066 of Rockhurst’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Rockhurst, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rockhurst University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	87
Hispanic	75
White	768
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	40
Non-Resident	10

Online Learning at Rockhurst University

Rockhurst provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,334 undergraduate students at Rockhurst took at least one online class — of those, 129 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 627 students took at least one online class and 646 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Rockhurst University

Below are the business majors are available at Rockhurst, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	83	65	—	169
Human Resources Management and Services	—	15	—	15
Business/Commerce, General	—	—	—	10
Accounting and Related Services	—	—	—	6
Business/Corporate Communications	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Rockhurst University

Rockhurst offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Rockhurst maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.