Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst RoadKansas City, MO 64110-2561
http://www.rockhurst.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1910 |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
| Undergrad Students | 2,091 |
| Endowment | 39,403,979 |
| Application Deadline | June 30 |
| Application Fee | 25 |
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Application Deadline | June 30 |
| Tuition | 20,840 |
| Room/Board | 6,000 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Research Medical Center; American Century; Sprint; State Street; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; DST Systems; Cerner Corporation; Commerce Bank; Mass Mutual |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Greenlease Art Museum; Richardson Science Center |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | Greenlease Art Museum; Richardson Science Center |
| Periodical Subs | 850 |
| # of Books | 316,200 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 94% |
| within one year | N/A |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 34% |
| Students in sororities | 20% |
| Campus Size | 55 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 61% |
| College housing types | coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options |
| Popular Events | Visiting Scholars Lecture Series; Family Weekend; Greek Week; Homecoming |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City (20) |
| Nearest Train | Kansas City (5) |
| Army ROTC | Offered at cooperating institution (University of MO at KC) |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 42 |
| # of fraternities | 4 |
| # of sororities | 2 |
| Students in fraternities | 34% |
| Students in sororities | 20% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Sentinel (twice a month) |
| Honor Societies | Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society; Phi Sigma Tau International Philosophy Honor Society; Pi Delta Phi National French Honor Society; Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society; Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) RENEWAL Faith Sharing Group; V. O. I. C. E. S. for JUSTICE; 4th Day Faith Sharing Group; Missouri Association of Catholic College Students; Catholic Discussion Group; Knights of Columbus |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union; International Club; Student Organization of Latinos |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Student Senate; Social Activities Board; Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity; American Humanics Student Association; Amnesty International; departmental clubs (biology, chemistry, business, education, English, History, Math, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology), Rockhurst Players (theatre), Rockhurst Organization of Collegiate Women; PLUS (Peer Listening Understanding and Supporting); Student Alumni Association; PARTY (Promoting Awareness and Responsibility Toward Yourself |
