Non-Degree Seeking Students FAQs

Non-degree-seeking students are those who wish to attend Rockhurst for a limited time and return to their home institution. Non-degree-seeking students are generally not eligible for institutional financial aid.

Students who are not seeking a degree are welcome to enroll in a limited number of classes. Unclassified students are generally not eligible for institutional financial aid.

Auditing students are those who take classes for interest or skill development with no intention of seeking credit or a degree. They do not need to do coursework or take exams but are expected to attend classes regularly. Students may not change audit status to credit status after registration. Auditing students are generally not eligible for institutional financial aid.

KCASE or exchange students are those in the Kansas City Area Student Exchange (KCASE). All application fees are waived for KCASE students.

If you have fewer than 30 credit hours, Rockhurst will need an official copy of your high school transcript.

Rockhurst is an independent, coeducational university offering graduate and bachelor's programs that combines professional preparation, rigorous intellectual inquiry and broad-based learning in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

A little more than half of all Rockhurst undergraduates are Catholic. The rest represent a variety of religious beliefs and traditions. Students of all faiths and value systems are welcome.

Rockhurst has about 3,000 students from 27 states and 15 foreign countries.

• 76% are undergraduates
• 24% are graduate students
• The 55-acre main campus is located in the heart of Kansas City.
• More than 50% of students live on campus in three residence halls and the Townhouse Village, which features apartment-style living.

Transfer students may apply any time throughout the year. However, in order to take advantage of all financial aid opportunities, it is preferable to apply by April 1. Learn more about the application process.

You should begin applying for financial aid as soon as you have submitted an application for admission. Keep in mind that you won't be awarded financial aid until you are accepted to the university. Your chance of receiving a more comprehensive financial aid package increases the earlier you submit a financial aid application.

Applicants should submit financial applications by Feb. 15 for priority consideration for federal and university funds.

Rockhurst is located at 54th Street and Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Mo., only a few blocks from the city's cultural and shopping corridor. Take a virtual tour or schedule a campus visit to see for yourself what Rockhurst has to offer.

Rockhurst offers more than 50 undergraduate fields of study.

From outdoor concerts to theater productions to intramural sports, there is always something going on at Rockhurst. Attend film festivals, listen to prize-winning authors, poets and humanitarians, or join any of our more than 50 student organizations. Getting involved is a great way to develop leadership skills and to meet people with similar interests.

Beyond the doors of the university's tight-knit community lies the fast pace of an urban city. Kansas City abounds with cultural events and internship opportunities and is home to five professional sports teams, a world-class art museum, lots of live music and plenty of good times.

Rockhurst's tuition and fees are among the lowest of all Jesuit colleges and universities. And with several types of financial aid available, you're likely to find it surprisingly affordable. More than 97% of students receive financial aid, and the average package is $17,500.