The School of Nursing is part of Rockhurst University, a Jesuit Catholic institution founded in 1910 in Kansas City, Missouri. Nursing at Rockhurst sits within the Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences, formed through a partnership with the Saint Luke's Health System, which gives students direct access to one of the region's leading academic health systems. The program is known for strong NCLEX performance, small class sizes, and an emphasis on cura personalis, or care for the whole person.
Students train in simulation labs and clinical placements across Kansas City hospitals and community health settings, learning from faculty who are active practitioners. The campus offers a close-knit, service-focused culture shaped by Jesuit values, with abundant volunteer and interprofessional opportunities alongside occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other health science programs. Graduates are highly sought after by regional employers and often receive job offers before or shortly after graduation.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Total students | 2,800 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 73% |
| Graduation rate | 68% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $42,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,000 |
| Room & board | $12,000 |
| Average financial aid | $30,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 99% |
| SAT range | 1000-1220 |
| ACT range | 21-27 |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
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