Here are the current tuition and fee figures for Rockhurst University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Rockhurst University ran $44,966 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,600; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $43,366 |
| Fees | $1,600 |
| Total | $44,966 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Rockhurst University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Rockhurst University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Rockhurst University is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Rockhurst University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Rockhurst University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $39,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $40,700 |
| One Year Ago | $41,900 |
| Most Recent Year | $43,366 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Rockhurst has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition moved up 3.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $46,539 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.57%, putting next year’s cost near $46,569.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $46,569 |
| In 2 Years | $48,229 |
| In 3 Years | $49,949 |
| In 4 Years | $51,730 |
| In 5 Years | $53,574 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $196,477.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Rockhurst University, check out the Rockhurst University Financial Aid page.