Rockhurst University Acceptance Rate
Kansas City, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,627
- Admitted
- 1,814
- Yield
- 18.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rockhurst University's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.9% in 2014–15 to 69.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,494 to 2,627 (+5%) over that period.
Its 69.1% rate makes Rockhurst University more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
Rockhurst University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,494 | 1,919 | 76.9% | 399 |
| 2015–16 | 2,774 | 2,041 | 73.6% | 320 |
| 2016–17 | 3,038 | 2,250 | 74.1% | 403 |
| 2017–18 | 3,115 | 2,257 | 72.5% | 430 |
| 2018–19 | 3,746 | 2,477 | 66.1% | 402 |
| 2019–20 | 3,278 | 2,087 | 63.7% | 394 |
| 2020–21 | 3,629 | 2,645 | 72.9% | 431 |
| 2021–22 | 3,455 | 2,303 | 66.7% | 403 |
| 2022–23 | 3,154 | 2,096 | 66.5% | 287 |
| 2023–24 | 2,627 | 1,814 | 69.1% | 339 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,655 | 1,142 | 69% |
| Men | 972 | 672 | 69.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 553–638 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 563–608 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 41% |
How Rockhurst University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rockhurst University's acceptance rate?
Rockhurst University's acceptance rate is 69.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,814 admitted of 2,627 applicants).
Is Rockhurst University test optional?
Rockhurst University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rockhurst University?
Rockhurst University received 2,627 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,814.
What SAT score do you need for Rockhurst University?
Admitted students at Rockhurst University typically scored 553–638 on SAT Reading/Writing and 563–608 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rockhurst University getting harder to get into?
Rockhurst University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.9% in 2014–15 to 69.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.rockhurst.edu/.