College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1910 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
2,091 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$39,403,979 |
Application Deadline: |
June 30 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$20,840 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,000 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
42 |
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 |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Sentinel (twice a month) |
Number of Fraternities: |
4 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
34% |
Number of Sororities: |
2 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
20% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Research Medical Center; American Century; Sprint; State Street; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; DST Systems; Cerner Corporation; Commerce Bank; Mass Mutual |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
316,200 |
Library Facilities: |
Computer labs, study rooms, teaching lab, university archives |
Museums |
Greenlease Art Museum; Richardson Science Center |
Computers Available: |
500 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
N/A |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, other housing options |
Sprinkler System: |
N/A |
Fire Alarms: |
N/A |
Campus Size: |
55 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Kansas City (20) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Kansas City (5) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Kansas City (5) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of MO at KC) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Visiting Scholars Lecture Series; Family Weekend; Greek Week; Homecoming |
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