Admissions

ADMISSIONS

Success starts here.
A Rockhurst University education is an education for life.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Admission to Rockhurst ignites a lifelong love of learning.

RU READY?

Take the next steps and submit your application, visit our beautiful Kansas City, Missouri, campus or simply learn more about Rockhurst life after acceptance, enrollment and beyond!

Paola Rodriguez sits on a hammock on campus.

I truly feel that I was meant to be here, and that this place chose me.

– Paola Rodriguez | Psychology ‘21

SUCCESS AHEAD

At Rockhurst University, we strive for excellence in and outside the classroom through learning, leadership and service.

98 % 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.

We offer financial support to all of our students, making a Rockhurst education accessible and affordable.

Tuition & Financial Aid

$ 30 Million Awarded

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Rockhurst University awards more than $30 million in scholarships and financial aid each year. Let's see what your costs might look like. Enter your ACT or SAT score, then your GPA, and hit 'CALCULATE.'

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Commitment to Service

At Rockhurst, we consider it our mission to empower students to use their unique gifts and talents for the promotion of equality, inclusivity and social justice.

Get involved in a Rockhurst service-immersion trip to U.S. or international locations

As one of 27 Jesuit colleges or universities in the U.S., RU emphasizes education of the whole person

Rockhurst students spend 30,000+ hours in service each year in our community and beyond

Upcoming Undergraduate Events

PT student conducting evaluation
April 22, 2023 - 10:00am
Rockhurst University Campus
Join us for a Health Sciences Graduate Information Session to learn more about the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Master of Communication Science and Disorders programs at Rockhurst University. Attendeess will...
Students painting a house
April 26, 2023 - 3:30pm
Virtual - Join us on Zoom
Sign up here - Can't make it to campus just yet? No worries! Join us for a student-led virtual tour of campus followed by an admissions presentation with a counselor.
June 2, 2023 - 12:00am
Rockhurst University
Get ready for the fall! We will introduce you to your new RU community, get you registered for classes, and participate in campus life sessions for both you and your family, and so much more!
SOAR (Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration) event
June 5, 2023 - 12:00am
Rockhurst University
Get ready for the fall! We will introduce you to your new RU community, get you registered for classes, and participate in campus life sessions for both you and your family, and so much more!
SOAR (Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration) event
June 5, 2023 - 12:00am
Rockhurst University
Get ready for the fall! We will introduce you to your new RU community, get you registered for classes, and participate in campus life sessions for both you and your family, and so much more!
SOAR (Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration) event
July 14, 2023 - 12:00am
Rockhurst University
Get ready for the fall! We will introduce you to your new RU community, get you registered for classes, and participate in campus life sessions for both you and your family, and so much more!
SOAR (Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration) event
July 15, 2023 - 12:00am
Rockhurst University
Get ready for the fall! We will introduce you to your new RU community, get you registered for classes, and participate in campus life sessions for both you and your family, and so much more!
SOAR (Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration) event
August 4, 2023 - 12:00am
Rockhurst University
Get ready for the fall! We will introduce you to your new RU community, get you registered for classes, and participate in campus life sessions for both you and your family, and so much more!
Orientation olympics at Rockhurst
August 25, 2023 - 12:00am
Rockhurst University
Orientation takes place in two different parts. Part one happens over the summer during SOAR. Part two takes place the weekend before you start your first semester. Both parts present different and important information to...
Student moving into dorms
August 25, 2023 - 9:00am
Rockhurst University student housing
It's here! Welcome home :) Students can move into student residences/dorms beginning August 25, 2023. Watch your email for further details and information. Contact Residence Life for questions.

Upcoming Graduate Events

Spring tulips at Rockhurst
March 29, 2023 - 7:30pm
Live Open House via Zoom
Learn more about Rockhurst University’s Graduate Business Programs in the Helzberg School of Management. This virtual open house will include an overview of our MBA, MS in Data Analytics, and MA in Organizational Leadership. We...
Spring Tulips at Rockhurst
April 5, 2023 - 7:30pm
Live Open House via Zoom
Learn more about Rockhurst University’s Graduate Business Programs in the Helzberg School of Management. This virtual open house will include an overview of our MBA, MS in Data Analytics, and MA in Organizational Leadership. We...
Two students in leadership class
April 19, 2023 - 12:00pm
Live Open House via Zoom Lunch Hour
Learn more about Rockhurst University’s Graduate Business Programs in the Helzberg School of Management. This virtual open house will include an overview of our MBA, MS in Data Analytics, and MA in Organizational Leadership. We...
PT student conducting evaluation
April 22, 2023 - 10:00am
Rockhurst University Campus
Join us for a Health Sciences Graduate Information Session to learn more about the Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Master of Communication Science and Disorders programs at Rockhurst University. Attendeess will...
Helzberg School Conway Hall in Spring
April 26, 2023 - 7:30pm
Live Open House via Zoom
Learn more about Rockhurst University’s Graduate Business Programs in the Helzberg School of Management. This virtual open house will include an overview of our MBA, MS in Data Analytics, and MA in Organizational Leadership. We...