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#19 Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in AmericaRockhurst University
Kansas City, MO · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $25,884 a year
Median debt at graduation: $18,250 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in America#19 of 292
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#107 of 1,046
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#144 of 950
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#285 of 1,829
- Best colleges for nursing in America#179 of 1,068
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#116 of 684
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- Best colleges for business in America#297 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#252 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#250 of 1,238
- Best colleges for psychology in America#315 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#414 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#297 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#315 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#363 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#311 of 1,247
In Missouri
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Missouri#4 of 33
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Missouri#8 of 53
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Missouri#4 of 26
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Missouri#3 of 18
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Missouri#7 of 38
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Missouri#8 of 40
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- Best colleges for business in Missouri#9 of 43
- Best colleges for psychology in Missouri#8 of 38
- Best colleges for mathematics in Missouri#7 of 33
- Best test-optional colleges in Missouri#9 of 42
- Best colleges for history in Missouri#8 of 37
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Missouri#6 of 27
- Best colleges for English in Missouri#8 of 36
- Best colleges in Missouri#12 of 53
- Best colleges for education in Missouri#9 of 39
- Best colleges for computer science in Missouri#5 of 21
- Best mid-size colleges in Missouri#4 of 16
- Best colleges for chemistry in Missouri#8 of 32
- Best colleges for nursing in Missouri#9 of 36
- Best colleges for NCAA Division II athletes in Missouri#4 of 13
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.79%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,120 · ACT 22.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,703
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $59,898 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,430 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 37% · Women 63% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 21% |
| Total students | 3,496 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $25,884 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $59,898 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $18,250 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 75% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 75% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 73% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 74% |
| First-year retention | 79% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $67,102 |
| Admission rate | 70% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Average SAT | 1120 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | — |
| SAT math | — |
| ACT composite | 19–26 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Very good · Top 35% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Biology | |
| Romance languages | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Business administration | |
| Psychology | |
| Speech-language pathology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Biochemistry, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Business (general), Business/Corporate Communications, Chemistry, Civil engineering, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computer science, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Data Analytics, Economics, Education (general), Electrical engineering, English, Film and video, Global studies, Health sciences, History, International relations, Liberal arts, Management science, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Public Policy Analysis, Public relations, Religious studies, Security science, Social sciences, Special education, Teacher education.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 6% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 9% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,920 |
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 50%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $13,758Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 35% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Kansas City International Airport (MCI)About 20 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 510,6122020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Kansas CityAbout 7 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 31°F1991–2020 normal, from KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN AP, MO US, about 6 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 81°F1991–2020 normal, from KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN AP, MO US, about 6 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.84 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1.96 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Rockhurst University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 23% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Rockhurst University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $25,884 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Rockhurst University?
- Rockhurst University admitted 70% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Rockhurst University’s graduates do?
- 75% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $67,102; the median federal debt at graduation is $18,250.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 179043
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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