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Rockhurst University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit university situated in Kansas City, United States. Rockhurst was chartered by the state as Rockhurst College in the year 1910. The campus spreads across an area of 25 acres of lush landscape. The university offers certificates and programs in diverse areas of study.
Rockhurst University’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The sports teams are nicknamed the Hawks. The men’s sports teams participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, and soccer. The women’s sports teams compete in baseball, volleyball, soccer, golf, and tennis. The university is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
Rockhurst University is found in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Rockhurst University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.
Rockhurst University is known for its programs in business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 660.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 3,124 in 2007-2008 at Rockhurst University.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Rockhurst University values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Rd
Kansas City, MO 64110-2561
General Phone: (816) 501-4000
http://www.rockhurst.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 274 | business management, business communications |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 118 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 80 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 70 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 51 | English, political science, history, economics, sociology, Spanish language, French language, international studies, ... |
| Science | 44 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 39 | speech pathology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | occupational therapy |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy, religion |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | human services |
| Media | 8 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockhurst University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 403 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 287 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 30 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rockhurst University had a total enrollment of 3,124 students (2,318 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 64% |
| Kansas | 13% |
| Nebraska | 11% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Rockhurst University offers campus housing for 949 of its 2,318 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,953 | 1,482 | 76% | 358 | 24% |
| Men | 637 | 479 | 75% | 121 | 25% |
| Women | 1,306 | 1,002 | 77% | 237 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,700 |
| Room and board | $ 6,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,578 |
Financial Aid:
Rockhurst University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 249900)
Rockhurst University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $65,173 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $50,290 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $85,601 | 9 | $64,015 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $72,835 | 8 | $72,155 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $58,456 | 17 | $52,035 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $56,928 | 21 | $47,250 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $42,042 | 6 | $40,042 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $62,531 | 53 | $51,591 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 84 | 98 | 182 |
| Basketball | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 84 | 126 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockhurst University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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