Rockhurst University

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

Rockhurst charges the same reported undergraduate tuition to Missouri residents and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, full-time undergraduate tuition was $43,366, with $1,600 in required fees. Published charges are a starting point, not necessarily the amount a student ultimately pays.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $44,966.
• Typical room and board charge for that reporting year: $12,240.
• Estimated books and supplies: $2,000.

Those items total about $59,206 for a student using the stated room-and-board figure, before transportation and personal expenses. Living arrangements and program-specific charges can change the estimate. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $723 per credit hour; graduate pricing follows a different schedule.

Financial aid can substantially change the bill, but an award is individual. Rockhurst reports an average undergraduate grant-aid award of $31,940 in its aid data; that average is not an award guarantee and should not simply be subtracted from every student's budget. Students may be considered for institutional scholarships, federal and state aid, and federal loans, generally beginning with the FAFSA where applicable. Eligible veterans and service members should also ask how education benefits interact with other aid. The most useful comparison is each college's current, personalized aid offer against its full estimated cost of attendance, including costs not billed by the university.

What are the work-study opportunities at Rockhurst University?

Rockhurst students can seek part-time work alongside their studies, including campus positions. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, is different from a grant: students must obtain a qualifying job and earn wages for hours worked.

A student without Federal Work-Study may still be eligible to apply for other part-time jobs. The financial aid office can explain work-study eligibility and award limits, while student employment and career resources can help identify openings. Internships serve a different purpose and are not required of every Rockhurst student; whether an internship is paid, earns academic credit, or fits a degree plan depends on the placement and program.