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Rockhurst University

#869 in US ranking Kansas City, MO
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Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$61,240
Tuition & fees
$46,270
Avg. aid
$31,940
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
70%
Avg. SAT
1186
ACT range
19–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
75%
Median salary
$68,658
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Rockhurst University?

Rockhurst's reported four-year graduation rate is 67%, while its six-year rate is 74%. These rates describe defined cohorts of first-time, full-time undergraduates, not every transfer, part-time, or graduate student who attends the university.

The four-year figure is useful for estimating how often students in the measured cohort finish on a conventional schedule. The six-year figure allows more time for completion; it is not a prediction of an individual student's outcome. Rockhurst also reports first-year retention of 79%, a separate measure of students continuing their studies rather than completing a degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Rockhurst University?

Field-of-study earnings figures for Rockhurst vary substantially by program and should not be read as salary offers. College Scorecard figures for federally aided completers report earnings roughly one year after completing a program; they do not represent every graduate or account fully for hours worked, further study, or local job markets.

Reported examples include approximately $59,845 for registered nursing, $40,988 for business administration, and $35,858 for psychology. The short measurement window is especially important for students considering graduate school or careers that require additional credentials: an early earnings figure cannot capture the full value or cost of that later training.

Rockhurst's career services include individual career counseling, résumé and interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and opportunities for alumni networking. Those are services available to help students explore and pursue work; they are distinct from verified employment or earnings outcomes.

Rockhurst University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
75%
4-year graduation
67%
6-year graduation
74%

Rockhurst University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
79%
Employed 1 year after graduation
100%

Rockhurst University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$68,658
4 years after graduation
$76,125
5 years after graduation
$73,173
7 years after graduation
$75,364
10 years after starting college
$73,697

Alumni Salary for Rockhurst University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$19,918

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$40,988

Psychology, General

$35,858

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$59,845

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

$31,716

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$32,307

Rockhurst University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

15915174

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

335083

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

381654

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

221335

Psychology

25833

Engineering

31417

English Language and Literature/Letters

9413

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

5712

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

639

Education

718

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

712394

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

364480

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

101929

Education

628

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

16824

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.