by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students are not billed the full, advertised sticker price of a school. Instead, they will be given a financial aid offer that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The total cost of going to Rockhurst University can seem overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students are given some form of financial aid.
Just what financing solutions does Rockhurst provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Read on to discover how much school funding could be available to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. Continue reading to find information to help you understand just how much assistance you can expect to receive from Rockhurst University.
Financial aid, in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships, is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
At Rockhurst University, 100% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance around 339 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $34,562 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 100% | $31,878 |
| Federal Pell grants | 31% | $5,546 |
| State/local grants | 32% | $2,450 |
| Federal student loans | 50% | $5,157 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At this school, some 65% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $31,940 (covering around 1577 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 65% | $31,940 |
| Federal Pell grants | 20% | $5,302 |
| Federal student loans | 35% | $6,995 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $34,014.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $19,550 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $20,536 |
| Over $75,000 | $26,091 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $25,884 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $23,165 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see Rockhurst’s net price tool: www.rockhurst.edu/admissions/freshman/net-price-calculator.
The middle student in the debt distribution at Rockhurst owes $12,500 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $12,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $18,250 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $193.48/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
The numbers below show the full range, not just the middle of the distribution. The percentiles below describe the cumulative federal debt distribution for borrowers at Rockhurst.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,991 |
| 25th percentile | $6,500 |
| 75th percentile | $27,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $31,250 |
Median debt varies by family income, by first-generation status, and by dependency status.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,500 |
| Middle income | $12,500 |
| High income | $14,000 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $14,345 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $13,046 |
| Independent students | $12,500 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Rockhurst.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. The totals below capture Stafford lending at Rockhurst:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 10601 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $247,768,629 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 44 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $739,888 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $16,816 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Total DoD amount | $11,250 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,813 |
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