Rockhurst University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
2%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rockhurst University has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.0%(1,798)
Hispanic
13.6%(371)
African American
8.7%(236)
Asian
3.4%(94)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
4.3%(118)
Unknown
3.4%(93)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment3,974
International Students2%

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
34.6%(958)
Women
65.4%(1,809)

Gender Statistics

Men958

24% of total enrollment

Women1,809

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rockhurst University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.7%(575)
18-19
27.3%(663)
20-21
27.9%(679)
22-24
12.1%(293)
25+
9.1%(220)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(20)
22-24
29.8%(318)
25+
68.3%(728)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rockhurst University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 49% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
48.8%(166)
Out-of-State
48.8%(166)
International
2.4%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State166

49% of student body

Out-of-State166

49% of student body

International8

2% 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

2%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age

Rockhurst University - Demographics & Diversity