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πŸ’° Rockhurst University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
14
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$28,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$28,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Rockhurst University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$28,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $43,366, students receiving the largest award pay about $15,366 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Rockhurst University

Tuition & fees
$43,366
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Largest annual award
$28,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$15,366/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $11,920), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Rockhurst University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Rockhurst University β€” no separate application

5 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Achievement
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
An automatic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a GPA below 2.99.
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Deans
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
An automatic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a 3.3 GPA.
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Presidential
Award
$28,000/yr in-state
$28,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
An automatic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a 4.0 GPA.
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Provost
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
An automatic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a 3.75 GPA.
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Wisdom
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An automatic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with a 3.0 GPA.
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Other scholarships at Rockhurst University (9)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Art Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship for incoming freshmen minoring in art.
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Bernadette and Richard Miller Scholarship
$3,000/yr
An annual scholarship requiring 30 hours of service and participation in a Campus Ministry program.
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Education Majors Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship automatically awarded to all students majoring in education.
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Family Award
$1,000/yr
An annual award for undergraduate, dependent students with family members currently attending Rockhurst.
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Finucane Service Award
$1,500/yr
An annual award for entering full-time students with outstanding community service.
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Loyola Scholarship (Catholic High School Graduates)
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship for Catholic high school graduates who apply for admission prior to May 1.
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Music (Vocal Performance) Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship for entering students with exceptional vocal talent.
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Nursing Majors Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship automatically awarded to all students majoring in nursing.
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Spanish Studies Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship for incoming freshmen majoring in Spanish.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Rockhurst University

Regular Decision
07/28/2026

Common questions about Rockhurst University scholarships

How much merit aid does Rockhurst University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$28,000/yr. Rockhurst University lists 14 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Rockhurst University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Rockhurst University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$28,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Rockhurst University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 65% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Rockhurst University?

4 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Rockhurst University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 07/28/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Rockhurst University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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