Incoming Freshmen

Application Process

Rockhurst University operates on a rolling admission basis, reviewing applications as they are submitted. Priority is given to those received by Dec. 1 for the following fall's freshman class. To be considered for admission to Rockhurst, prospective students need to provide the office of admission with the following:

  • Complete admission application - We provide a variety of options for your convenience. The application fee is waived if you apply online, or you can download and print* an application (PDF) .
  • High School Counselor Recommendation Form (PDF)
  • Nonrefundable $25 application fee (for paper application only)
  • Results of the ACT or SAT exams (Rockhurst does not require the ACT Writing Test )
  • Up-to-date, official high school transcript

Send transcripts and test scores to: 

Rockhurst University 
Office of Admission 
1100 Rockhurst Road 
Kansas City, MO 64110

Did you know...?

The middle range of Rockhurst freshmen score 21-27 on the ACT and have high school GPAs between 3.189-3.84.

Admission Timeline

Summer before senior year
Take ACT or SAT
Visit college campuses
Apply to colleges

September/October
Visit college campuses
Attend college fairs

November
Attend RockView with parents

January/February
Competitive Scholarship deadline - Jan. 15 
Apply for financial aid 
FAFSA priority deadline - March 1

March/April
Advance registration begins

May/June/July
Make housing arrangements