Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Rockhurst's yield is 1 pts higher than Shenandoah's
Yield rate - 2
Shenandoah admits 77% vs. 77% at Rockhurst
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- ShenandoahAccessible
- RockhurstAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- ShenandoahTest-blind
- RockhurstTest-optional
How they read a record
Shenandoah
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Rockhurst
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Shenandoah | Rockhurst |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Rockhurst University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why