Rockhurst University in Kansas City

Learning, Leadership and Service in the Jesuit Tradition

97%

of alumni report being employed or accepted into grad school within 6 months of graduation.

70+

academic programs offer breadth and depth to feed your interests!

23%

RU graduates earn 23% higher median salaries than their peers.

“Faculty members have invested in my life so much and in my writing that I know I wouldn’t be where I am as a writer right now if it weren’t for them. They have pushed me to be better. It’s not about classes and grades with them, it’s about personal growth and success.”

Veronica Clay | English ‘19

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“Coming to a Jesuit institution, I was able to grow in many different ways, whether it be academically or spiritually in my faith, that I think I wouldn’t have been able to if I had stayed home for college. I had some amazing experiences out in the community in Kansas City, and I was able to experience life from a different perspective.”

Annika Svoboda | Communication Sciences and Disorders ‘18

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Rockhurst University Announces Spring 2019 Dean’s List

May 31, 2019

Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. Rockhurst University is one of 27 Catholic, Jesuit universities in the United States. It challenges students to become leaders while providing a supportive environment for intellectual and personal growth. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Rockhurst among the...

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Alumna Earns Honor from Ignatian Solidarity Network

May 28, 2019

A story about how her college search led her to Rockhurst says a lot about who Meaghan Fanning, ’12, is as a person. She was...

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Irish Ambassador to the U.S. Retraces Rockhurst Roots

May 24, 2019

At Commencement, Close to 700 Graduates Reminded to Embrace Who They Are and The ‘Golden Moments’

May 21, 2019

Meet the Class of 2019

May 13, 2019

Student Finds Opportunity in DACA, Sees Hope in Future Legislation

May 8, 2019

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EVENTS

Helzberg School of Management Graduate Business Programs Information Session

June 18, 2019 - 6:00pm

Conway 200

Rockhurst University's Helzberg School of Management holds MBA, Executive MBA, MA in Management and MS in Business Intelligence and Analytics information sessions monthly. The information...

Business Intelligence & Analytics Virtual Information Session

June 19, 2019 - 12:00pm

Live Webinars via Zoom

Learn more about Rockhurst University's business intelligence and analytics master's degree and certificate programs offered on campus AND online. This virtual information session is hosted...