Robert Morris University is an independent, co-educational institution committed to offering high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs that integrate the liberal arts with technical and professional programs.
Robert Morris University (RMU) is a private, coeducational university. Founded in 1921, the school was named for Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence and helped finance the ensuing war with the British. RMU offers more than 30 under-graduate and 14 post-graduate degree programs as well as private clubs or dorms. The core campus consists of a 230-acre (931,000 m²) tract in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh (near the international airport), and the school maintains a satellite campus in downtown Pittsburgh, on Forbes Avenue near the Allegheny County Courthouse.
Prior to 2002, the University was known as Robert Morris College (and previous to that, Robert Morris Junior College). However, it is not affiliated with Robert Morris College in Chicago, Illinois.
Robert Morris University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Current enrollment is approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
On May 20, 2005, University officials announced that Gregory G. Dell'Omo, an administrator at St. Joseph's University, had been chosen to replace longtime president Edward Nicholson. Dell'Omo was installed as president on August 1, 2005.
Robert Morris' sports teams are nicknamed the Colonials and the school colors are blue and white. The Colonials compete in NCAA Division I (Division I-AA in football).
Both the Men's and Women's teams participate in the Northeast Conference.
The Men's team has played in five NCAA Tournaments, losing in the Round of 64 each time:
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 34% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Northeast Conference) Basketball (Northeast Conference) Track (Northeast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 15,152 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,905 | 33% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,019 | 48% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,785 | 91% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,876 | 92% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 79% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 91% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 570 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 7% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 17, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 23 |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
