Rockhurst University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
3%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rockhurst University has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.5%(1,641)
Hispanic
13.5%(337)
African American
8.5%(212)
Asian
3.5%(87)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
4.4%(110)
Unknown
4.1%(102)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment3,405
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Rockhurst University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Rockhurst University has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.1%(893)
Women
64.9%(1,652)

Gender Statistics

Men893

26% of total enrollment

Women1,652

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rockhurst University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
26.2%(668)
18-19
26.0%(661)
20-21
27.7%(704)
22-24
10.6%(271)
25+
9.5%(241)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(8)
22-24
34.0%(292)
25+
65.1%(560)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rockhurst University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 39% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
58.2%(166)
Out-of-State
38.9%(111)
International
2.8%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State166

58% of student body

Out-of-State111

39% of student body

International8

3% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age