Robert Morris University is a private institution founded in 1921 that offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across four professional schools, alongside doctoral programmes and professional certificates. The university emphasises career readiness through its RMU Ready programme, which grounds student development in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies, requiring students to complete seven of ten core competencies before graduation.
The university operates a 230-acre suburban campus in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, approximately 17 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, positioning itself as offering access to a major metropolitan area whilst maintaining a close-knit community environment. It maintains 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams, known as the Colonials, and supports over 120 student clubs and organisations, with 83% of freshmen living on campus.
The institution ranks in the top half of national universities according to U.S. News & World Report and is named after Robert Morris, a Founding Father known as the Financier of the American Revolution. Its academic structure spans four professional schools delivering programmes oriented towards professional outcomes and career preparation.