Rockhurst University's published cost of attendance is $59,898. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,797, middle-income families pay around $21,997, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,348.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $59,898 |
| Tuition and Fees | $44,966 |
| Room and Board | $11,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$34,014 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,884 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,797 |
| $30–48k | $19,895 |
| $48–75k | $21,997 |
| $75–110k | $26,522 |
| $110k+ | $30,348 |
Rockhurst University's published cost of attendance is $59,898. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,797, middle-income families pay around $21,997, and higher-income families pay approximately $30,348. Azimuth ranks Rockhurst University #802 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Rockhurst's affordability profile reflects a mid-sized private institution with need-based aid distributed across the student body. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA; merit aid availability and specific aid-package composition vary by student profile and should be confirmed directly with the admissions office. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,074; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $76,125, median federal debt of $18,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $206 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Rockhurst University earn median 4-year earnings of $76,125, placing Rockhurst University in the 75.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,602 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Rockhurst University in the 83.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Rockhurst University #231 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Rockhurst University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 252 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,817, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General and Business Administration follow as substantial programs, with Business Administration graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $65,696 and performing at 1.0× the national benchmark. Biology, General and Psychology, General round out the top five, with Biology, General graduates earning $70,354 and Psychology, General graduates earning $59,160. This program mix — anchored in Health — supports stable, in-demand career pathways that align with regional labor-market strength in healthcare and related professional services.
