More selective than 66% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 41% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rockhurst University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Rockhurst University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Rockhurst University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Rockhurst University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 70% | — | — | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 69% | 553–638 | 563–608 | 22–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Rockhurst University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Rockhurst University has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Southwest Baptist University | 68% | 55% | $21,677 |
| 11 | Missouri Baptist University | 69% | 48% | $27,006 |
| 12 | Cottey College | 69% | 56% | $13,805 |
| 13 | Missouri Valley College | 69% | 22% | $18,086 |
| 14 | Rockhurst University | 70% | 75% | $25,884 |
| 15 | William Woods University | 71% | 47% | $26,569 |
| 16 | Evangel University | 72% | 65% | $18,669 |
| 17 | Calvary University | 72% | 52% | $16,334 |
| 18 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | 55% | $13,310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Rockhurst University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rockhurst University admissions questions
What is the Rockhurst University acceptance rate?
Rockhurst University accepts 70% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,814 of 2,627 applicants were admitted.
Does Rockhurst University require the SAT or ACT?
Rockhurst University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 41% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Rockhurst University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (339 of 1,814).
Is Rockhurst University getting harder to get into?
Rockhurst University accepted 70% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 69% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rockhurst University overview