Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania

$49,379

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $49,379, and for graduate students it is approximately $39,041.

Robert Morris University, established in 1921 is a nationally ranked, doctoral granting private university located in the Moon Township, Pennsylvania. It takes its name from Robert Morris, widely acknowledged as the "financier of the American revolution". With over 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, Robert Morris university offers academic excellence with a professional focus through four different schools. It is committed to maintaining an environment that is consistent with our core value of inclusion, which calls upon all of us to demonstrate respect for the dignity of, and promote the safety and well-being of each member of the university community.
Pride

Points of Pride

  • U.S. News & World Report ranks RMU in the top half of all national universities in its 2022-23 Best Colleges rankings. 
  • Robert Morris University students are dedicated and driven, creating successful pathways from the classroom to career: 86% of graduates completed internships or other work-related experience and 95% of undergraduates work in their field of study after graduation. 
  • Excellence is coupled with affordability at Robert Morris University, a top-50 U.S. News & World Report “Best Value School”, where 90% of students receive some form of financial aid. 
  • Tech careers start at Robert Morris University: It’s the first university in Pennsylvania to join the Amazon Web Service Academy and feature cloud computing certification curriculum; ZDNet gave RMU a top 5 online school ranking for master’s in network security; and Best Value Schools cited their software development degree programs in their top 25 rankings.  
  • The University is in Pittsburgh which is widely acknowledged as a prime location in the United States, renowned for being one of the best places to live and holds the notable distinction of being ranked as the second-best city for job opportunities and among the top 15 cities in the country for launching a career. 
  • One of only 19 universities in the country named a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries. 

University Highlights

  • The first university in Pennsylvania to join the Amazon Web Service Academy and offer cloud computing certification curriculum. 
  • Recognized as one of the top 10 military friendly institutions to receive the prestigious gold ranking for 2023-2024. 
  • One of the Top Universities for Professional Sales Education 2022 named by the Sales Education Foundation. 
  • Furthermore, Pittsburgh proudly houses 12 companies listed in the Fortune 1000, providing high-value employment to 584,000 individuals. paying more than 110% of national average wage. 
  • Pittsburgh is home to major companies like Deloitte, FedEx, Giant Eagle, PWC, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Koppers, Alcoa, Reed Smith and many more. RMU graduates end up working in some of these renowned organizations.   
  • Notable Alumni of Robert Morris University include Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, rapper; Charlie Batch, motivational speaker; Kevin Colbert, general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers; William J. Coyne, Former member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania; Phyllis Hyman, R&B, disco, and soul singer; Brianne McLaughlin, 2010 Winter Olympics and 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey goalie; Robin R. Sanders, United States Ambassador to Nigeria (2007–2010); Kirsten Welsh, first female OHL linesperson and many more. 
  • U.S. News & World Report ranks RMU in its Top 50 "Best Value Schools" among national doctoral universities. RMU also moved up 9 places in the top half of the 2022 national university rankings at No. 187. 
  • RMU is a residential university where 83% of Freshmen Live on Campus, as well as almost half of all undergraduates.  
  • Pittsburgh is ranked 5th Best Large City for College in 2021 by WalletHub, and Moon Township is ranked by SafeWise in its "50 Safest College Towns" for 2021. 
  • RMU is one of only 17 universities in the country to be named a Center of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries.
  • RMU had the first state board of nursing- approved Doctor of Nursing practice program in Pennsylvania. 
  • RMU is the first university in PA to join the Amazon Web Services Academy, offering its cloud computing curriculum to prepare students for the AWS certified solutions architect associate. 
  • The UPMC EVENTS CENTER, which opened in 2019, is a venue for conventions and expos, concerts and shows, and boasts a new 4,000-seat arena for the basketball and volleyball teams on the Peoples Court. 
  • Class size: 14:1.

US News & World Report Rankings Graduate 

  • #86 in graduate Health Care Management by U.S. News & World Report Rankings. 
  • #58 in Best Value Schools by U.S. News & World Report Rankings.
  • #99 in Top Performers on Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report Rankings.
  • #18 in Best 25 Software Developer Degree Programs 2021 by Best Value Schools. 
  • #17 in the Safest College Towns in America 2021 by SafeWise. 

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Actuarial Science (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (BS)
  • Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Biology Science - Pre-Med (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Business Administration – Accounting (BS)
  • Business Administration – Finance (BS)
  • Business Administration – Management (BS)
  • Business Administration – Marketing (BS)
  • Business Administration – Sport Management (BS)
  • Cinema & Photography (BA)
  • Computer Information Systems (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Criminal Justice (BS)
  • Cybersecurity (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Data Analytics (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Early Childhood Education - Special Education (BS)
  • Engineering – Biomedical (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Engineering – Industrial (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Engineering – Mechanical (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Engineering – Software (BS) - STEM Designated
  • English - English Studies (BA)
  • Environmental Science (BS) - STEM designated
  • Environmental Science - Pre-Med (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Financial Planning (BA)
  • Financial Planning (BS)
  • Graphic Design (BA)
  • Health Sciences – General (BS)
  • Health Sciences – Population Health (BS)
  • Health Sciences – Pre-professional Allied Health (BS)
  • Health Services Administration (BS)
  • History (BA)
  • Information Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
  • Manufacturing Engineering (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Mathematics (BA) - STEM designated
  • Mathematics - Financial Mathematics (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Middle Level Education (BS)
  • News & Sports Communication (BA)
  • Nursing - Second Degree (BSN)
  • Organizational Leadership (BS)
  • Political Science (BA)
  • Psychology - Clinical Psychology (BS)
  • Psychology - Clinical-Sport Psychology (BS)
  • Psychology - General Psychology (BS)
  • Psychology - Industrial-Organizational Psychology (BS)
  • Public Relations & Advertising (BA)
  • Secondary Education - Applied Mathematics (BS)
  • Secondary Education - Biology (BS)
  • Secondary Education – Business Education (BS)
  • Secondary Education – English (BS)
  • Secondary Education – Social Science (BS)
  • Special Education (BS)
  • Statistics and Data Science (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Strategic Communication (BA)
  • UX/UI Design (BA) 
  •  Economics (BA)
  •  Nursing (BSN)
  •  Professional Writing (BA)

Graduate

  • Counselling Psychology (MS)
  • Cyber Investigations & Intelligence (MS)
  • Cybersecurity (MS) - STEM Designated
  • Data Analytics (MS)
  • Engineering Management (MS) - STEM Designated
  • Healthcare Analytics (MS)
  • Information Systems Management (MS)
  • Instructional Leadership (MS)
  • Literacy (ME)
  • Web & Mobile Information Systems (MS)
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
www.rmu.edu/academics

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS:  5.0 
  • TOEFL: 61 
  • PTE: 45 
  • Duolingo: 85 
  • SAT/ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: $30 
  • Fee Waiver: Available 
 
  • IELTS: 6.5 -7 (varies by program) 
  • TOEFL: 79  
  • PTE: 53 
  • Duolingo: 100 
  • GRE/GMAT: required for major programs  
  • Application Fee: $35 
  • Fee Waiver: Available 

Intakes

Fall (September), Spring (January) and Summer (June).

Accreditation

The Rockwell School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering in the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. 

The Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, and the Bachelor of Science in Cyber Forensics and Information Security in the School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.