- Acceptance rate: 70% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
- Average net price: $23,785 a year (2022–23)
On this page · 7 sections
How does your GPA compare?
Don't know your GPA? Online GPA calculator
Where you standEnter your GPA
Add a test score to compare it with what Rockhurst University reported: an acceptance rate of 70% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Rockhurst University reviews each application.
Rockhurst University GPA requirements
Rockhurst University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rockhurst University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rockhurst University acceptance rate
Rockhurst University admitted 1,529 of 2,197 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 70%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Kansas City, Missouri, with 2,303 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Rockhurst University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Rockhurst University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Rockhurst University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,785 a year at Rockhurst University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Rockhurst University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Rockhurst University admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Rockhurst University?
A lot: Rockhurst University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Rockhurst University accept?
Rockhurst University's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,529 of 2,197 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Rockhurst University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Rockhurst University admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Rockhurst University's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Rockhurst University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Rockhurst University look for?
Rockhurst University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Rockhurst University test optional?
Yes. Rockhurst University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 49% sent ACT scores.
How much does Rockhurst University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,785 a year at Rockhurst University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Rockhurst University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Rockhurst University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Rockhurst University look at legacy status?
No. Rockhurst University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Rockhurst University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rockhurst UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
Similar colleges in Missouri
With a similar acceptance rate and size.
- Missouri Valley CollegeFairly easy · 69% admitted
- Southwest Baptist UniversityFairly easy · 68% admitted
- Evangel UniversityFairly easy · 72% admitted
- William Woods UniversityFairly easy · 71% admitted
- Missouri Baptist UniversityFairly easy · 69% admitted
- Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFairly easy · 73% admitted
See all colleges in Missouri →