First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: rockhurst.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 154 |
| Business Administration and Management | 81 |
| Psychology | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 32 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 |
| English Language and Literature | 13 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 12 |
Show the other 25 majors
| Biophysics | 10 |
| Health and Wellness | 10 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Business Analytics | 8 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 7 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 5 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 |
| History | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | 1 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS
2,253,579 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20
Elevation
920 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
22°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
11.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
47 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,410 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Missouri-Kansas City1 mi
- Kansas City Art Institute1 mi
- Ottawa University-Online8 mi
- Ottawa University-Kansas City8 mi
- Avila University8 mi
- Park University12 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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