Robert Morris University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,360

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,933

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.9%

6,933 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,275

63.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

65.7%

536 Graduates

About

Robert Morris University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Robert Morris University were General Business Administration & Management (89 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (30 degrees), and Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (26 degrees).

In 2024, 1,153 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Robert Morris University. 44.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (864 degrees), 8.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (98 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Robert Morris University is $34,360, which is $2,440 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Robert Morris University is $34,360, which is $2,440 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,933.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Robert Morris University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,360

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Robert Morris University was $34,360. The cost of tuition at Robert Morris University is $2,440 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Robert Morris University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,933

2024 Value

8.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Robert Morris University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,933. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Robert Morris University grew by 8.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Robert Morris University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,930

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Robert Morris University was of $10,930 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.98% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 33.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Robert Morris University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Robert Morris University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 6.76% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Robert Morris University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Robert Morris University received 6,933 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.59% annual growth. Out of those 6,933 applicants, 6,232 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,275 students enrolled at Robert Morris University in 2024. 94% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Robert Morris University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,232

Accepted Out of 6,933

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Robert Morris University was 89.9% (6,232 admissions from 6,933 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 90.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.59%, while admissions declined by 3.32%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Robert Morris University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

94%

Submission Percentage (2020)

525

Scores Submitted (2020)

94% of enrolled first-time students at Robert Morris University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Robert Morris University had a total enrollment of 5,275 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Robert Morris University is 3,334 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,941. This means that 63.2% of students enrolled at Robert Morris University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Robert Morris University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 3.32% Two or More Races, 2.58% Hispanic or Latino, 1.48% Asian, 0.0758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.019% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Robert Morris University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.3%), followed by White Female (34.1%) and Black or African American Male (5.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (11.5%), followed by White Male (10.7%) and Black or African American Male (4.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Robert Morris University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,275 students. The full-time enrollment at Robert Morris University is 3,334 and the part-time enrollment is 1,941. This means that 63.2% of students enrolled at Robert Morris University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Robert Morris University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Robert Morris University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Robert Morris University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Robert Morris University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,639 enrolled students
Black or African American
322 enrolled students
Two or More Races
175 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Robert Morris University is 50% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 3.32% Two or More Races, 2.58% Hispanic or Latino, 1.48% Asian, 0.0758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.019% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,311 students (24.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 119 fewer women than men received degrees from Robert Morris University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Robert Morris University is white (864 degrees awarded). There were 8.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (98 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Robert Morris University is General Business Administration & Management (89 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (30 degrees) and Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism (26 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Robert Morris University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (102 degrees awarded), Business (504 degrees), and History (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robert Morris University are Software developers (1,256,229 people), Other managers (1,185,963 people), Accountants & auditors (1,065,442 people), Financial managers (588,098 people), and Chief executives & legislators (570,618 people).

The most specialized majors at Robert Morris University in 2024 are Protective Services (102 degrees awarded), Business (504 degrees), History (11 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (101 degrees), and Engineering (52 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robert Morris University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Podiatrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Robert Morris University are Protective Services (102 degrees awarded), Business (504 degrees), History (11 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (101 degrees), and Engineering (52 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Robert Morris University are Computer Systems Design (1,647,908 people), Elementary & secondary schools (825,984 people), Construction (777,517 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (682,210 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (619,589 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Robert Morris University.

Most Common (2024)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
82 degrees awarded
Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
61 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
59 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Robert Morris University was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Robert Morris University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

636

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

517

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 636 degrees were awarded to men at Robert Morris University, which is 1.23 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (517).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Robert Morris University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Robert Morris University in Cyber/Computer Forensics And Counterterrorism, which is 6.33 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Robert Morris University in Registered Nursing, which is 16 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 50% of students graduating from Robert Morris University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
864 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
98 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Robert Morris University is white (864 degrees awarded). There were 8.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (98 degrees).

1.3% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
559 degrees awarded
White Male
551 degrees awarded
White Female
550 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Robert Morris University is white female (559 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (551 degrees).

Operations

Robert Morris University has an endowment valued at nearly $49.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.83M (15.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Robert Morris University had a total salary expenditure of 126M. Robert Morris University employs 88 Professors, 44 Associate professors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at Robert Morris University are Male Professor (46), Female Professor (42), and Male Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Robert Morris University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 84 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 82 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

Endowment

$49.4M

2024 Endowment

8.41%

growth from 2023

Robert Morris University has an endowment valued at about $49.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Robert Morris University grew 8.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $203M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Robert Morris University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$48.8M

2024 Salaries

3.77%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Robert Morris University paid a median of $48.8M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($126M) and a 3.77% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.72% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.48% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$20.6M

Instructional Salaries

165

Number of Employees

In 2024, Robert Morris University paid a total of $20.6M to 165 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Robert Morris University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 84 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 82 employees, and Management with 46 employees.

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