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Is RMU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Below Average In-State Value
$25,573 Avg Annual Cost

Is RMU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.

RMU Value Ranking

RMU Best Value ranking badge
#2,417 National Value Rank
#106 Pennsylvania Value Rank
D Value Grade

RMU is ranked #2,417 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #106 of 168 for value.

RMU’s Best Value Majors

Among the majors RMU offers, these rank best for value nationally.

Major National Value Rank
Business Management & Marketing #13 of 26
Other Business, Management & Marketing #13 of 26
Bachelor's Degree #22 of 32
Human Resources #28 of 55
Information Systems #33 of 39
Actuarial Science #40 of 55
Health Services Administration #52 of 61
Public Health #52 of 61
Accounting / Finance #54 of 69
Financial Planning & Services #54 of 69

Robert Morris University Value Report

Read the full RMU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

Within Pennsylvania, RMU Offers Good Quality for a High Price

Below Average Pennsylvania Value
Above Average Pennsylvania Quality
$25,573 Avg Annual Cost

Robert Morris University is ranked #48 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #106 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.

State Value Ranking  106 out of 168
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  27.1 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the RMU financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Above Average National Quality
Expensive Price

Robert Morris University is ranked #2,417 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Robert Morris University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

National Value Ranking  2,417 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  28.8 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will RMU Cost?

$25,573 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$51,562 Sticker Price Per Year
$102,293 Est. 4-Year Cost

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at RMU costs about $25,573. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $102,293 for the degree.

Amount
Sticker Price (before aid) $51,562 / year
Net Price (students receiving aid) $23,003 / year
Average Cost (all students) $25,573 / year
Estimated 4-Year Cost $102,293

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about RMU net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What RMU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

92% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$24,436 Avg Grant / Scholarship
91% Undergrads Getting Grants

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a RMU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $206,248
All Students $102,293 #2,417 D
Only Students Receiving Aid $92,012
In-State Value by Aid Group Avg Degree Cost Value Rank Value Grade
Students with No Aid $206,248
All Students $102,293 #106 D
Only Students Receiving Aid $92,012

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at RMU shifts with family income:

Family Income Avg Net Price / Year
$0–$30K $22,158
$30K–$48K $19,989
$48K–$75K $21,568
$75K–$110K $26,392
Over $110K $30,770

About 91% of RMU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,436 per year. Get more details on the RMU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the RMU net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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