Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Nursing programs and courses are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education*.

Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences is approved by the State of Missouri to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). As a participating institution, Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences may offer online programs to students in other SARA member states without seeking authorization in that state. 

The School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Business courses are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

* The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Rockhurst University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

The admission requirements for the MSN-FNP, MSN-AGACNP, MSN-Leadership, and MSN Dual Track programs are as follows:

• BSN from CHEA recognized school and nursing accreditation from CCNE or ACEN
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
• Minimum BSN GPA: 3.0
• Active unencumbered registered nurse license
• 2 LORs (professional or academic)
• Graduate Statistics
• Personal Statement (400-800 words)

• State requirement
  • Residency in one of the following states: Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Nebraska
• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• 2.7 GPA or higher
• Resume
• Completion of prerequisites:
  • Must complete 2 of 4 science prerequisites for your application to be reviewed
  • Science credits must be no older than 7 years; older credits trigger an ATI TEAS admission exam
  • Cannot repeat science courses more than once
  • Minimum of grade C in all prerequisite courses
  • 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher for prerequisite coursework

The admission requirements for the Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program are as follows:

• Master’s degree in any field OR completion of 33 graduate credits 
• 3.0 GPA  
• 2 letters of recommendation (professional) 
• Personal statement
• Research statement
• Resume 
• Transcripts from all universities attended (Evaluations for international transcripts are required. WES and others are accepted.) 

You can find more information on this page or schedule an appointment with your Rockhurst University enrollment adviser.

• MSN from CCNE accredited school 
• Active RN license 
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 
• 2 letters of recommendation 
• Personal statement 
• No GRE/GMAT required 

Yes, students must have completed these prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C in each course:

• Anatomy & Physiology I & II with lab (8 credits)
• Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
• General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
• Nutrition (3 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Life Span/Developmental Psychology (3 credits)

*Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher for prerequisites, and a minimum of grade C in all prerequisite courses.

• BSN from CHEA recognized institution 
• Nursing accreditation from CCNE or ACEN 
• Active RN license 
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 
• 2 letters of recommendation 
• Personal statement 
• No GRE/GMAT required 

You can find more information on this page or schedule an appointment with your Rockhurst University enrollment adviser.

The admission requirements for the Online FNP Post-Master's Certificate and the Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate are as follows:

• MSN degree from an accredited institution
• Active RN license
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• 2 Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

You can find more information on this page or schedule an appointment with your Rockhurst University enrollment adviser.

Yes. Rockhurst University welcomes ABSN students to stay on campus and utilize housing and dining services during their stay.

Cost saving benefits include:

• A private bedroom for each night
• Pillow and linens included
• 10 meals in the dining center
• Free laundry and internet access
• Community style living and bathrooms

Once enrolled, you will be receiving more residency details from your professor and Student Success Adviser.
If interested in campus housing, you will complete an ABSN Residency Housing Application and receive additional guidance from your Student Success Adviser.

During the required 10-day on-campus residency, ABSN students will gain needed clinical experience and hands-on training with feedback from faculty. Learn more about the on-campus residency experience.

Yes, the on-campus ABSN residency is required for all ABSN students.

Yes! Individualized placement assistance is included as part of the program to help you find a local clinical site while you focus on your education. 

You will be in close communication with your placement coordinator all the way through to graduation. He or she will ensure you complete all requirements and meet deadlines, will answer your questions, verify your clearance requirements, and walk you through the nursing clinicals checklist. The checklist details the dress code, clinical tools, and professional expectations to ensure your success in each rotation.

All clinical nursing experiences are slightly different because student nurses work in a variety of health care facility environments. You will begin your clinical rotations after the required background checks and physical examinations have been successfully completed. During your clinical rotation, you will be under the close supervision of your preceptor and the indirect supervision of a Rockhurst clinical faculty supervisor. You will be given specific instructions to follow while keeping the clinical practice guidelines in mind.

You’ll work with a dedicated Rockhurst placement coordinator who will walk you through the process and be your primary point of contact. Based on your goals and where you live, your placement coordinator will identify an appropriate site and preceptor for you within a reasonable driving distance.

Hands-on patient care in clinical settings is a requisite component of a nursing degree. During your clinicals, with the supervision of a licensed nurse practitioner (NP), you’ll practice what you learned in the online classroom on real patients. (ABSN students will practice under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse.)

Clinicals are very similar to an internship or being an apprentice; you provide care for real patients while benefiting from the supervision and guidance of your preceptor and indirect supervision and support from the Rockhurst faculty.  

Yes! Individualized placement assistance is included as part of the program to help you find a local clinical site while you focus on your education. 

This degree requires 45 credits to graduate. Students must be able to transfer 33 graduate credits from a master's degree in any field.

This program can be completed on a full-time basis in 6 semesters or part-time in 8 semesters.

This online degree requires 36 credit hours of online coursework and 200 practicum hours to graduate.

There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.

There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.

The hybrid ABSN program is a rigorous, full-time program. It is strongly recommended to not work while enrolled in this program.

This program can be completed in 6 semesters (2 years).

Yes, the on-campus and virtual immersion sessions for the different MSN programs are required. Learn more about the MSN Immersion experiences.

This program can be completed on a full-time basis in 6 semesters or part-time in 8 semesters.

This program can be completed in 8 semesters if you study full-time or 10 semesters on a part-time basis.

There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.

There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.

Yes, coursework is delivered 100% online. Upon completion of the final research capstone project, students will have an opportunity to present their project.

Yes. We are currently accepting applications from a number of states. Please visit our state authorization page to find out whether your state is included.

Students from Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska are welcome to apply to the online ABSN program.

Yes. We are currently accepting applications from a number of states. Please visit our state authorization page to find out whether your state is included.

This program can be completed in just 4 semesters*.

*Depending on evaluation of your MSN courses.

This program can be completed in just 4 semesters*.

*Depending on evaluation of your MSN courses.

There are 2 intakes per year: Summer and Fall.

This program is offered as full-time (6 semesters) which will take approximately 2 years to complete or part-time (8 semesters) which will take approximately 2 years and 7 months to complete. 

Yes. The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online, and practicum hours are also required.

Yes. A dedicated Rockhurst placement coordinator will work with you to secure a site and preceptor near you. Learn more about our clinical placement services.

Yes. The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online, along with one virtual immersion. One three-day clinical immersion will take place on the Rockhurst University campus.

Yes. The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online. Students participate in one clinical immersion on the Rockhurst University campus and one virtual immersion.

Yes. We are currently accepting applications from a number of states. Please visit our state authorization page to find out whether your state is included.

Yes. We are currently accepting applications from a number of states. Please visit our state authorization page to find out whether your state is included.

Yes. We are currently accepting applications from a number of states. Please visit our state authorization page to find out whether your state is included.

Yes. We are currently accepting applications from a number of states. Please visit our state authorization page to find out whether your state is included.

This degree requires 49 credit hours of online coursework and 750 clinical hours to graduate.

This program can be completed on a full-time basis in 4 semesters or part-time in 6 semesters.

Rockhurst’s faculty are experienced professionals dedicated to each student’s success and are readily accessible for one-on-one advising and mentoring.

Yes. The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online, along with one virtual immersion. One three-day clinical immersion will take place on the Rockhurst University campus.

This online degree requires 49 credit hours of online coursework and 750 clinical hours to graduate.

Yes. The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online, and the 10-day clinical residency takes place on the Rockhurst University campus.

This post-master's certificate program will take approximately 4 semesters or 1.5 years to complete*.

*Depending on evaluation of your MSN courses.

Yes. The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online. Students participate in one clinical immersion on the Rockhurst University campus and one virtual immersion.

Yes. The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online, along with one virtual immersion. One three-day clinical immersion will take place on the Rockhurst University campus.

There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.

There are 2 intakes per year: fall and spring.

Yes. Residents in all 50 states are eligible to apply to Rockhurst’s online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program.

This online degree requires 20 credit hours of online coursework and 750 clinical hours to graduate.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion graduate certificates are available for all concentrations to increase your degree’s value at no additional charge. A STEAM certificate for K-12 Leadership and a Medical Spanish certificate for Health Care Education are also offered and included in the tuition. For all graduate certificates, students will complete 4 elective courses for a total of 12 credits. Contact your enrollment adviser for more information.

You will learn from active clinicians who bring real-world experience into the online classroom. As trusted Rockhurst faculty members, they are committed to your success as a new nurse.

MSN-FNP, PMHNP and AGACNP students will complete two immersion experiences, one virtual and one on-campus. The on-campus immersions are multi-day experiences based on the program for students to receive clinical instruction and to further hone their skills.

There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.

This online degree requires 62 credit hours of online coursework and 1,250 clinical hours to graduate.

This rigorous program is intended for full-time study and takes 16 months to complete. Students should not expect to work while enrolled in this program.

This online degree requires 20 credit hours of online coursework and 750 clinical hours to graduate.

The online ABSN program is $783 per credit hour (including all fees), for a total program cost of $46,980.

The online master’s degrees, dual track, and post-master's certificate programs each cost $765 per credit hour. The total total tuition costs vary by program as follows:

• $37,485.00 MSN-FNP (plus fees)
• $37,485.00 MSN-AGACNP (plus fees)
• $43,395.00 MSN-PMHNP (plus fees)
• $27,540.00 MSN-Leadership (plus fees)
• $47,430.00 MSN Dual Track (plus fees)
• $15,300.00* FNP Post-Master's Certificate (plus fees)
• $15,300.00* AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate (plus fees)
• $22,740.00* PMHNP Post-Master's Certificate (plus fees)

*depending on MSN course evaluation

The online Ed.D. in Education and Leadership program costs $816 per credit hour for a total program cost of $36,720.

Financial aid may be available to our online students.