Rockhurst University
Location: Kansas City, MO (urban, large city)
Size: 2,746 students
Avg percent need-met: 91%
Acceptance rate: 64%
Middle 50% ACT: 21-27 **Test Optional with a few exceptions**
Middle 50% SAT: 1090-1270 **Test Optional with a few exceptions**
Rockhurst is a small, liberal arts college in Kansas City, MO that follows Jesuit academic traditions. They emphasize strong leadership in service to the community, and encourage a person-centric approach to problem-solving. This philosophy means that graduates boast great standards of success, regularly going on to satisfying and competitive employment or graduate education. Students pride themselves on their involvement in the communities they call home, and campus life reflects that -- students form close bonds with faculty, peers, and community members alike. The four colleges within the school allow for a diverse range of interests to be represented on their beautiful campus, which provides unrivaled access to downtown Kansas City and the opportunities that come with it.
Popular majors / known for: Health Professions, Business, Communications, Engineering
Academic approach: Liberal arts with a core curriculum based in the Seven Classical Modes of Inquiry
Fun fact: Rockhurst has the distinction of being the only university in the Kansas City area which can grant a Certificate for Non-Profit Professionals, which drastically improves its holders' potential for advancement in non-profit organizations.
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Conservatism
Rockhurst uses a core curriculum that is heavily informed by western tradition, specifically Jesuit Liberal Arts education. Core values include "finding God in all things"
Per Niche, 50% of students identify as Republican, and 25% as apolitical. The general campus culture is mostly moderate or conservative.
There are both College Republican and College Democrat groups
Application Details
RD deadline: Rolling, July 28th
Early Action deadline: February 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $25
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: N/A
Interviews: Considered for competitive institutional scholarships on Competitive Scholars Day
Extra: Test scores required for some programs
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