Rockford University

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About Rockford University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Rockford University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Rockford, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 951, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The university offers 45 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $34,750.

Rockford, IL

$34,750

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Admissions Breakdown

64%

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

40%

Graduation Rate Insight

40% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile12-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile840-1086

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

40%

Unknown

21%

Black

11%

Hispanic

14%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

767

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

39%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,019
State Grant Aid$4,915
Institution Grant Aid$16,658
Pell Grant Aid$4,532

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

23.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Health Professions And Related Programs.
7History.
8Mathematics And Statistics.
9Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
10Physical Sciences.
11Psychology.
12Social Sciences.
13Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.