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Rockhurst University (Rockhurst)
- 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.
- Website: www.rockhurst.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 3,124
- College Alias: Rockhurst
- College Mascot: Hawks

Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Rockhurst Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 648 | 1,185 | 1,833 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 495 (76%) | 893 (75%) | 1,388 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 138 (28%) | 231 (26%) | 369 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 48 | 13% |
| ACT ® Exam | 353 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 17% | 31% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,969 | $1,826 | $899 | $7,059 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 731 | 702 | 562 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $22,640 | $20,940 | $19,540 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,640 | $20,940 | $19,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,200 | $5,900 | $5,700 |
| Other Expenses | $2,258 | $2,058 | $2,120 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,568 | $6,568 | $6,383 |
| Other Expenses | $3,322 | $3,122 | $3,154 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,322 | $3,122 | $3,154 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,498 | $30,298 | $28,760 |
| Out of State | $32,498 | $30,298 | $28,760 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $33,930 | $32,030 | $30,477 |
| Out of State | $33,930 | $32,030 | $30,477 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,362 | $25,462 | $24,094 |
| Out of State | $27,362 | $25,462 | $24,094 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,124 Undergraduate: 2,318 Graduate: 806
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,266 Female: 1,858
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 932 Female: 1,386
- Graduate Gender Male: 334 Female: 472
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,847 Part-Time: 1,277
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,459 Part-Time: 859
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 388 Part-Time: 418
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 20 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.4% |
| Black | 154 | 5% |
| Asian | 104 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 4% |
| White | 2,588 | 83% |
| Unknown | 105 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 543 | 17% |
| Ages 18-19 | 752 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 621 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 498 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 370 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 122 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 70 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 107 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 29 | 0.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Age Uknown | 11 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 447 | 320 | 127 |
| Faculty Status | 226 | 127 | 99 |
| Tenured Faculty | 78 | 78 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 237 | 121 | 116 |
| Primarily Instruction | 232 | 121 | 111 |
| Primarily Public Service | 5 | - | 5 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 78 | 72 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 101 | 96 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 40 | 35 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 37 | 37 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,987 (105) | $61,197 (58) | $51,791 (47) |
| Professor | $69,102 (25) | $70,708 (19) | $64,018 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $56,748 (45) | $58,778 (25) | $54,212 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,605 (28) | $57,209 (10) | $46,936 (18) |
| Instructor | $40,342 (6) | $40,350 (3) | $40,333 (3) |
| Lecturer | $43,409 (1) | $43,409 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,762 (13) | $81,135 (4) | $60,374 (9) |
| Professor | $74,270 (1) | $74,270 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $81,079 (3) | $86,136 (2) | $70,967 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,639 (4) | $78,000 (1) | $62,851 (3) |
| Instructor | $56,769 (5) | - (-) | $56,769 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,727 (118) | $61,532 (62) | $51,407 (56) |
| Professor | $68,782 (26) | $70,211 (20) | $64,018 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $57,348 (48) | $59,644 (27) | $54,395 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,095 (32) | $57,810 (11) | $47,578 (21) |
| Instructor | $43,117 (11) | $40,350 (3) | $44,155 (8) |
| Lecturer | $43,409 (1) | $43,409 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,944,972 | $882,688 | $1,062,284 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 285 | 164 | 121 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 281 | 162 | 119 |
| Baseball | 61 | 61 | - |
| Basketball | 37 | 20 | 17 |
| Golf | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Soccer | 95 | 59 | 36 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $27,550 | $28,075 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 63% |
| Asian | 57% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 68% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 55% |
| 5 Years | 64% |
| 6 Years | 65% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 1 |
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