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!

Veronica Clay sits in front of books in the library.

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

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

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

Helzberg School of Management Conway Hall
June 7, 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...
Students walking on campus
June 22, 2023 - 4:00pm
Sedgwick Hall In-Person
Seeking a career in business, health sciences or education? Learn how graduate degree programs at Rockhurst University will set you on a path for success. Our all-graduate program open house is a chance to see...
Helzberg School of Management Jesuit Tradition
July 12, 2023 - 12:00pm
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...
Three students learning in graduate leadership class
July 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...