Robert Morris University—RMU Online

Highlights

• Offers some competency-based learning
• Awards credit for life experiences
• Awards credit for military training
• Offers rolling admissions for most programs

Overview

Robert Morris University (RMU), a private, co-educational university founded in 1921, enrolls about 5,000 students across five academic schools. Located in a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, RMU allows students to pursue more than 80 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. RMU touts its student-focused programs with online students receiving the same attention from the same professors as their on-campus counterparts. RMU Online features an applied curriculum with a professional focus and flexibility. The student-focus extends beyond the classroom as well; online students receive a dedicated student counselor and a career advisor.

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Robert Morris University Online Degrees

Robert Morris University Recognized as an Online College Leader

TBS has recognized RMU as a leader of online education in the area of computers & technology for having several ranking online programs in this area, offered through the Department of Computer and Information Systems.

Robert Morris University Accreditation, Approvals, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation

Robert Morris University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Many of its programs also hold accreditations, including those from AACSB International, the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, among others.

Tuition

Undergraduate tuition -- $745
Graduate tuition -- $580 to $955

Admissions and Transfer Info

Robert Morris University's admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

RMU offers rolling admissions for most of its programs; some master's and doctoral programs have deadlines.

Applicants must submit official transcripts from all schools attended and two letters of recommendation.

Undergraduate applicants must submit ACT or SAT scores. Depending on the graduate program, GMAT, GRE or MAT scores may be required.

Some programs also require an interview.

International students must submit a statement of financial support, proof of health insurance, transcripts and official TOEFL scores.

Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended and have earned at least a 2.0 GPA. Those with fewer than 30 college credits also must submit their official high school transcript or GED.

School Profile

• Accreditation: Regional (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
• Region: Northeast
• Retention Rate: 80%
• Requires SAT or ACT: SAT or ACT
• Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
• Acceptance Rate: 80%
• Graduation Rate: 61%
• Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State): Undergrad: $745 / $745
  Grad: $580 to $955
• Address: 6001 University Blvd., Moon Township, PA 15108 USA

Other Statistics

• Student population: About 5,200
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 15 to 1
• Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 97%

Online Degrees at Robert Morris University

Significant Robert Morris University online degree rankings:
#3 Best Online College in Pennsylvania

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