Rockhurst University

Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Kansas City, Missouri, in a large city setting. The university enrolls 3,974 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 66 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 76% and a retention rate of 84% (IPEDS 2023).

Rockhurst offers a range of healthcare-focused programs at multiple credential levels. These include an associate degree in Registered Nursing, bachelor's degree programs in Family Practice Nursing and Health Care Administration/Management, and certificate programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year levels. This breadth of offerings allows students to enter healthcare at various points and advance their credentials over time.

As a university in the Kansas City metropolitan area, Rockhurst provides students with access to a major healthcare market that includes numerous hospitals, clinics, and health systems. The combination of nursing, healthcare administration, and clinical assistant programs makes it a comprehensive option for students pursuing careers across the healthcare sector.