Robert Morris University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Robert Morris University?

For 2024-25, RMU reported full-time undergraduate tuition of $34,360 and required fees of $1,410, the same reported amounts for in-state and out-of-state students. Together, those charges were $35,770 before housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. These are reported-year figures, not a quote for a later entering class.

• 2024-25 tuition and required fees: $35,770.
• Reported room and board: $13,330 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,000.

Those listed components add to $50,100, but that is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal spending, and program-specific expenses can add to it. A commuter's housing and meal costs will differ from those of a resident. Students should use the university's current budget for their enrollment status and housing choice rather than combine charges from different academic years.

Published cost is not net price. In the reported aid data, the average net price was $16,857 for students from families with annual income of $48,000 or less and $28,842 for those from families earning above $110,000. Those are averages after applicable grant and scholarship aid, not offers to individual applicants. Eligible students may receive federal or Pennsylvania grants, institutional scholarships, and other assistance; federal loans must be repaid. Applicants should complete the FAFSA and review RMU's current scholarship criteria and aid deadlines to obtain a personalized award. Military-connected students can also ask the veterans benefits office how eligible education benefits would be certified.

What are the work-study opportunities at Robert Morris University?

Students considering part-time work at RMU should distinguish Federal Work-Study from ordinary student employment. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid for eligible students who secure qualifying jobs; an award is generally earned through wages for hours worked rather than deducted automatically from a tuition bill.

Campus jobs may also be available outside the federal program. Job availability, schedules, and hiring requirements vary, so a work-study award does not guarantee a particular position. Students should review their aid offer, ask the financial aid office about eligibility and permitted earnings, and check the university's student-job postings for application instructions. An internship is different again: it may provide academic credit, pay, both, or neither, depending on the employer and program.

RMU's career services provide a separate set of supports for career exploration and job searches. Reported services include individual and group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job fairs, employer recruitment, job listings, and alumni networking or mentoring opportunities. These services can help a student pursue experience, but their availability is not an employment outcome.