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1100 Rockhurst Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110
OPEID College Code: 00249900
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General Phone: (816) 501-4000
President: Rev. Thomas B. Curran, O.s.f.s.
Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
Calendar System: Semester
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
Local Area: Large City
Student Enrollment: 3,029
College Alias: Rockhurst
College Mascot: Hawks
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General

Admission

Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

Degrees Offered

Enrolled Students

Faculty and Wages

Athletics

Graduation Rates

Campus Security

Student Services

Remedial Services Offered
Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
Employment Services Offered
Placement Services For Graduates Offered

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad Opportunities
Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

State Approved for Certification

ROTC

Army

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Website

www.rockhurst.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Facilities and Programs Offered

Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications

Basic Classification

Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)

Undergraduate Classification

Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence

Graduate Classification

Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)

Undergraduate Profile Classification

Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In

Enrollment Classification

Majority Undergraduate

Size Classification

Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

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Admission Fees Fall 2009

Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
Graduate Application Fee: $25.00

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credit
AP Credit

Applicant Considerations

High School or Secondary School GPA

Required

High School or Secondary School Rank

Required

High School or Secondary School Record

Required

College Preparatory Program Completion

Recommended

Recommendation Consideration

Required

Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)

Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009

	Male	Female	Total
Number of Applicants	701	1,406	2,107
Number Granted Admission (%)	537 (77%)	1,074 (76%)	1,611 (76%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)	155 (29%)	264 (25%)	419 (26%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009

	Number	Percent (%)
SAT ® Exam	24	6%
ACT ® Exam	406	98%

Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009

	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading	530	650
SAT ® Math	530	640
SAT ® Writing	-	-

ACT ® Composite	22	28
ACT ® English	22	28
ACT ® Math	20	27

Note:

The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Links and Information

Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%

Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09

	Loan	Federal Grant	State/Local Grant	Institutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving	70%	20%	25%	75%
Avg Amount Receiving	$5,745	$4,624	$4,078	$15,230

Federal Loan Default Rates

	2008	2007	2006
Default Rate (%)	3.4%	1.9%	1.5%
Number in Default	18	11	11
Number in Repayment	529	578	731

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Undergraduate Student Expenses

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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.

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	2009-10	2008-09	2007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees	$25,840	$24,650	$22,790
In-State Tuition and Fees	$25,840	$24,650	$22,790
Out of State Tuition and Fees	$25,840	$24,650	$22,790
Books and Supplies	$1,400	$1,400	$1,400

Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board	$7,080	$6,600	$6,200
Other Expenses	$3,578	$3,578	$2,258
Off Campus
Room and Board	$7,338	$6,838	$6,568
Other Expenses	$3,578	$3,578	$3,322
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses	$3,578	$3,578	$3,322

Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District	$37,898	$36,228	$32,648
In-State	$37,898	$36,228	$32,648
Out of State	$37,898	$36,228	$32,648
Off Campus
In-District	$38,156	$36,466	$34,080
In-State	$38,156	$36,466	$34,080
Out of State	$38,156	$36,466	$34,080
Off Campus with Family
In-District	$30,818	$29,628	$27,512
In-State	$30,818	$29,628	$27,512
Out of State	$30,818	$29,628	$27,512

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

	Certificate	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree	-	15	-	-
Biology Degree	-	31	-	-

Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree	-	127	152	-
Corporate Communications Degree	-	1	-	-

Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree	-	11	-	-
Organizational Communication Degree	-	2	-	-

Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree	-	1	-	-

Education
Education Degree	-	-	61	-
Elementary Education Degree	-	9	-	-
Secondary Education Degree	-	1	-	-

English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree	-	19	-	-

Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree	-	2	-	-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree	-	4	-	-

Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree	-	1	-	-
Nursing Degree	-	117	-	-
Occupational Therapy Degree	-	-	25	-
Speech and Language Pathology Degree	-	18	32	-

History
History Degree	-	6	-	-

Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree	-	-	-	-
Global Studies Degree	-	1	-	-

Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal Degree	11	-	-	-

Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree	-	7	-	-

Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree	-	1	-	-
Religious Studies Degree	-	6	-	-

Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree	-	3	-	-
Physics Degree	-	5	-	-

Psychology
Psychology Degree	-	42	-	-

Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree	-	6	-	-

Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree	-	16	-	-

Social Sciences
Economics Degree	-	10	-	-
Political Science Degree	-	10	-	-
Social Sciences Degree	1	1	-	-
Sociology Degree	-	1	-	-

Overall Student Enrollment

Total Student Enrollment: 3,029

Undergraduate: 2,120

Graduate: 909

Student Gender

Total Student Gender

Male: 1,186

Female: 1,843

Undergraduate Gender

Male: 822

Female: 1,298

Graduate Gender

Male: 364

Female: 545

Student Attendance

Total Student Attendance

Full-Time: 1,939

Part-Time: 1,090

Undergraduate Attendance

Full-Time: 1,409

Part-Time: 711

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time: 530

Part-Time: 379

Student Race Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Non-Resident Alien	24	0.8%
American Indian	-	-
Black	-	-
Asian	-	-
Hispanic	-	-
White	-	-
Unknown	222	7%

Student Age Breakdown

	Number	Percent
Age Under 18	451	15%
Ages 18-19	753	25%
Ages 20-21	588	19%
Ages 22-24	531	18%
Ages 25-29	381	13%
Ages 30-34	121	4%
Ages 35-39	73	2%
Ages 40-49	99	3%
Ages 50-65	32	1%

Employee Type Breakdown

	Total	Full-Time	Part-Time
Total Employees	457	335	122
Faculty Status	234	131	103
Tenured Faculty	73	73	-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service	228	127	101
Primarily Instruction	228	127	101
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial	34	33	1
Other Professionals	83	74	9
Technical and/or Paraprofessional	112	101	11
Clerical And Secretarial	48	38	10
Skilled Crafts	10	10	-
Service and/or Maintenance	38	38	-

Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown

	Total	Male	Female
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty	$56,941 (115)	$61,182 (58)	$52,625 (57)
Professor	$70,401 (35)	$70,253 (25)	$70,772 (10)
Associate Professor	$55,858 (35)	$57,730 (17)	$54,091 (18)
Assistant Professor	$48,759 (36)	$54,013 (12)	$46,132 (24)
Instructor	$41,328 (7)	$39,394 (3)	$42,779 (4)
Lecturer	$42,247 (2)	$44,494 (1)	$40,000 (1)

11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty	$67,827 (12)	$88,958 (3)	$60,783 (9)
Professor	$80,312 (2)	$88,623 (1)	$72,000 (1)
Associate Professor	$84,577 (2)	$93,250 (1)	$75,904 (1)
Assistant Professor	$70,130 (4)	$85,000 (1)	$65,173 (3)
Instructor	$50,906 (4)	- (-)	$50,906 (4)

Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty	$56,804 (127)	$61,753 (61)	$52,231 (66)
Professor	$70,147 (37)	$70,339 (26)	$69,694 (11)
Associate Professor	$56,580 (37)	$58,761 (18)	$54,513 (19)
Assistant Professor	$49,621 (40)	$55,208 (13)	$46,931 (27)
Instructor	$41,446 (11)	$39,394 (3)	$42,215 (8)
Lecturer	$42,247 (2)	$44,494 (1)	$40,000 (1)

Overall Athletic Team Information

Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)

	Total	Men's Teams	Women's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid	$2,410,964	$1,033,484	$1,377,480
Ratio (%)	100%	43%	57%

Participants
All Athletes	263	150	113
Unduplicated Athletes	261	150	111
Baseball	58	58	-
Basketball	35	18	17
Golf	22	9	13
Soccer	89	58	31
Softball	22	-	22
Tennis	16	7	9
Volleyball	21	-	21

Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches	-	$29,382	$30,138
Assistant Coaches	-	-	-

Coaches
All Coaches	29	13	16
Baseball	3	3	-
Head Coaches	1	1	-
Assistant Coaches	2	2	-
Basketball	6	3	3
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	4	2	2
Golf	3	1	2
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	1	-	1
Soccer	6	3	3
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	4	2	2
Softball	3	-	3
Head Coaches	1	-	1
Assistant Coaches	2	-	2
Tennis	6	3	3
Head Coaches	2	1	1
Assistant Coaches	4	2	2
Volleyball	2	-	2
Head Coaches	1	-	1
Assistant Coaches	1	-	1

Retention Rates

Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%

Graduation Rates

	(%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students	68%

By Gender
Male	62%
Female	72%

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	60%
Black	42%
Asian	80%
Hispanic	67%
White	69%

By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less	58%
5 Years	66%
6 Years	68%

Crime Statistics

	2007-08	2006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary	1	-
On Campus
Robbery	2	3
Burglary	1	1
Vehicle Theft	1	5

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