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Rockhurst University is found in Kansas City, Missouri. 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.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Rockhurst University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,944 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm 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
Admissions Phone: (816) 501-4100
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 501-4100
http://www.rockhurst.edu
Rockhurst University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 297 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, business communications, business, international business, labor relations, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 63 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 61 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | English, social services, political science, history, economics, Spanish language, international studies, French language, ... |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 21 | speech pathology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer programming, computer science, information science |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant |
| Media | 9 | communication studies, organizational communications |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | human services |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockhurst University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 372 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 279 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Rockhurst University had a total enrollment of 2,944 students (2,109 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 59% |
| Kansas | 18% |
| Nebraska | 10% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
Rockhurst University offers campus housing for 790 of its 2,109 (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 | 1,775 | 1,314 | 74% | 371 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 640 |
| 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 | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (816) 501-4100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,540 |
| Room and board | $ 5,700 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,120 |
Financial Aid:
Rockhurst University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 249900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 501-4100
Rockhurst University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 49 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $53,333 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $72,829 | 7 | $62,480 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $66,111 | 7 | $62,388 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $51,818 | 14 | $54,454 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $50,657 | 23 | $44,411 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $39,100 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $56,418 | 47 | $49,741 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 60 | 132 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 48 | 86 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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
Social Sciences, Other
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
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 10% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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