Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences
We are a health care education leader serving outstanding people pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing, OT, PT, SLP and additional community health-focused professions.
A Tradition of Training Health Care Leaders
Built upon more than 110 years of training health care students, Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences boasts the oldest and largest nursing school in Kansas City, as well as our renowned physical therapy, occupational therapy and communication sciences and disorders (speech-language pathology/audiology) programs.
Today's programs at Rockhurst University are designed to prepare graduates to become health care professionals who meet the needs of diverse populations and work in a variety of organizations. Each degree is built upon active learning techniques, including simulation, hands-on activities and service learning. Our graduates earn a degree that is not siloed within their discipline, but appreciative of others within their college and community.
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Undergraduate Degrees
Graduate Degrees
Certificates
Dual Degrees
We're No.1!
Niche, one of the largest online college search resources for students, has ranked Rockhurst University’s nursing program as the best in Missouri in their Best Colleges 2025 rankings.
Why RU Ranks Among the Best in Kansas City & Beyond
NCLEX Pass Rate
Congratulations to our May 2023 BSN graduates on their nearly 100% NCLEX pass rate!
*MSBN 2nd quarter results
Job Placement
The health care industry will continue to outpace other occupations by growing as much as 31% by 2026. Our relationships with the biggest health care providers in KC help our graduates find employment fast.
Job placement rate based on SLCHS’s BSN 2017 post-graduation survey. Growth data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 Report.
MSN Completion Rate
All students enrolling in our MSN degree complete the program.
AG-ACNP and NE programs from 2015-2017. FNP not yet reporting. Reported in January 2019 CCNE self-study.
State-of-the-Art Learning
In 2022, Rockhurst reopened the oldest building on campus, Sedgwick Hall, after a $23 million renovation to transform it into a state-of-the-art health sciences hub. The newly renovated academic hall includes:
- Seelos Simulation Center with interactive medical manikins, fully functioning medical equipment and observation rooms.
- Health assessment and skills practice labs.
- 100-person learning studio and event space.
- Study spaces, debrief rooms, student lounges and more!
This new facility gives students in Rockhurst’s nursing and health sciences programs access to hands-on learning that enhances their education and perfects their skills before they begin clinical work.
Accreditation
We are proud of the fact that our health care programs have been awarded
full accreditation from their respective professional accrediting agency.
Saint Luke's College Information & Resources
Our academic environment focuses on the discovery, scholarship, and practice needed to address community needs in health care.
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BJC Health System/Saint Luke’s Employee Discount
- RN to BSN - $250/credit discount
- Master of Science in Nursing - 20% tuition discount
- Doctorate in Education in Health Care Education - 10% tuition discount
- All other traditional bachelor's degree programs (first degree and full-time) - Discount of at least 60% off gross annual tuition. This discount will be in the form of various institutional aid and scholarships, including the BSN grant where applicable*
- All other traditional bachelor's degree programs (part-time) - 30% discount
- All other master's degree and graduate certificate programs - 10% tuition discount
BJC Health System/Saint Luke’s and Rockhurst University will consider discounts on programs that fulfill BJC Health System/Saint Luke’s workforce needs, the continuation of workforce development efforts to address workforce needs for the city and region, and short courses of instruction, certificates, and micro-credentials for employees. Discounts apply to BJC Health System/Saint Luke’s employees' dependents for all undergraduate programs. For more information about the tuition discount, please contact our Admissions team.
*For example, in AY 2022-23, pay no more than $16,280 per year in tuition after all forms of institutional aid and scholarships, including the BSN grant, are applied.