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Rockford University

Rockford University

Rockford, IL · City · 972 students
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$22,436
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$54,794
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
93%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded in 1847 and counting Nobel laureate Jane Addams among its most prominent alumni, Rockford University is a private liberal arts institution known for its personalized education and strong focus on community engagement. The university offers standout programs in nursing, education, the performing arts, and business through the Puri School of Business. Campus culture is tight-knit and diverse, offering an active student experience anchored by NCAA Division III athletics, dynamic theatrical productions, and the signature Forum Series of campus speakers. Distinctively, Rockford is one of the few small regional universities to host a prestigious Phi Beta Kappa chapter, underscoring its long-standing commitment to classical academic rigor.

Wikipedia:Rockford University is a private university in Rockford, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1847 as Rockford Female Seminary and changed its name to Rockford College in 1892, and to Rockford University in 2013.

Location
Rockford, IL, 61108-2311 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
61 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$37,780
Housing & food (on campus)$11,420
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$49,169
Average net price$22,436
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,780
Housing & food (on campus)$11,420
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$49,169
Average net price$22,436
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,877
$30–48k
$20,841
$48–75k
$22,987
$75–110k
$21,229
$110k+
$27,097
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
34%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
22%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
43% graduated · 28% transferred · 20% still enrolled · 9% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,847
10 yrs after entry$54,794
Debt
Median at graduation$22,274
Monthly payment$236
Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$28.5k
90th percentile$35,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
956
R 450–535 · M 400–535
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 17–23 · E 14–23 · M 17–24
SAT middle 50%: 850–1070
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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
48%
First-gen
42%
Family income
$38,167
Independent
25%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
23%
Black
18%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,847
After 10 yrs
$54,794
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing51
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods21
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Computer Science12
Accounting and Related Services11
Criminology9
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services8
Special Education and Teaching7
Biology, General7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7
Psychology, General6
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology5
History4
English Language and Literature, General3
Political Science and Government3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$32M
Full-time faculty
46%
Faculty salary
$6,658/mo
Teaching spend
$9,830
per student
Federal loans
57%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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