Robert Morris University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Moon Township, PA
  • 0 reviews
#45 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Overview

Enrollment

5,275
Robert Morris University overview
  • Location Moon Township, Pennsylvania
  • Website rmu.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large Suburban
Robert Morris University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Robert Morris University occupies a suburban 230-acre campus in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, located approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh. The institution, which began as a school of accountancy in 1921, evolved into a full university in 2002 and maintains strong ties to its business education roots. The campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities, with most undergraduate students living in campus housing during their first two years. RMU is known for its programs in business, nursing, engineering, and cybersecurity, with the School of Business maintaining AACSB accreditation. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Colonials, participating in the Horizon League, with ice hockey being a particularly prominent sport competing in Atlantic Hockey.

Ratings

Robert Morris University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Robert Morris University admission standards
  • SAT 1040/1230
  • ACT 24/28
  • GPA 3.57

Acceptance Rate

89.9%
Robert Morris University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 10.2%
  • Application Fee $30

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,970
Costs for Robert Morris University
Fee Cost
Tuition $35,970
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $1,610
Room and Board $13,100
Budget for Other Expenses $4,572
Total One Year Cost $56,252

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Robert Morris University are Business, Health Professions, and Communication. 55% of students major in Business, 9% in Health Professions, and 7% in Communication.

  • Business 55%
  • Health Professions 9%
  • Communication 7%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 5%
  • Education 5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215655.

GPA calculator: Robert Morris University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026