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Rockhurst is a Catholic, Jesuit university serving 3,000 students in the business and cultural center of Kansas City, Mo. It is a comprehensive university offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. A Rockhurst, Jesuit education means we are committed to helping you develop as a whole person — intellectually and professionally, morally and spiritually.

If you haven't already seen the campus, schedule a campus visit or check it out online with our virtual tour. Then learn how to apply, read some FAQ's or request more information. If you're an incoming freshman, you can see if you already qualify for a scholarship with the scholarship calculator.

Undergraduate students learn from experienced professors, not teaching assistants, in all of our areas of study. The outstanding quality of our faculty has been recognized nationally by the prestigious Carnegie Foundation. An average class size of 24 allows you access to faculty, and rich discussions focus on teaching you how to think, not what to think.

It’s hard to slip through the cracks at Rockhurst. Because we take an individualized approach to working with students, nearly 85 percent of our freshmen return for their sophomore year, well above the average for our type of institution.

Rockhurst’s size makes it easy to get involved. You’ll have lots of opportunities to take part in student activities, organizations, service projects and cultural events.

Rockhurst's welcoming atmosphere and metropolitan location attract students from many different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Through our internal resources, the Kansas City community and longstanding relationships with corporate partners, our graduates have access to internships and career opportunities.

In independently conducted surveys, Rockhurst ranks high in student satisfaction. Students have the opportunity to work in close collaboration with faculty who become caring mentors. The kind of mentoring our students receive is reflected in the outcomes of our graduates.

Rockhurst has been ranked among the top master's universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. It also has been listed in Barron's Best Buys in College Education, Peterson's Competitive Colleges and Money magazine. We're even recognized by Intel as one of the nation's top wireless college campuses.

And we're committed to helping you attain a quality, private education at an affordable cost through generous financial aid packages. More than 95 percent of Rockhurst students receive financial aid, and Rockhurst financial aid staff members work closely with families to help them identify funding sources and guide them through the application process