Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri · Private
Rockhurst University admitted 69% of 2,627 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1116–1246 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 76% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Rockhurst University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 26, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Rockhurst University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $62,830 a year. After grants, students paid $23,785 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Rockhurst University’s acceptance rate?
Rockhurst University admitted 69% of applicants: 1,814 of 2,627 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Rockhurst University’s application deadline?
Rockhurst University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 26, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Rockhurst University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1116 to 1246, with a median around 1185. A score at or above 1185 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Rockhurst University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Rockhurst University have supplemental essays?
No. Rockhurst University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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