Rockhurst University
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Rockhurst University is a small, Jesuit, liberal arts university in Kansas City, Missouri. Nursing is the most popular major, by far.
Affordability: Rockhurst has a fairly low average net price ($22,050). According to NCES data, 99% of freshman were awarded, on average, $29,254 in college grants and scholarships for the 2020-21 school year. Most students take out student loans (56% of freshman borrowed an average of $6,641 in 2020-21). Rockhurst is most affordable for higher-income families.
Rankings, Recognition:
#26 regional colleges, U.S. News
#265 colleges and universities, CollegeSimply
#3 best value colleges in Missouri, Niche
Popular Majors (NCES):
Nursing
Health and Wellness
Business
Biology
Psychology
Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):
2,704 undergraduates; 922 graduate students
67% acceptance rate
17% enrolled
74% graduation rate