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Rockford University
Rockford, IL · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $22,581
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $58,999
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Rockford University is a private nonprofit college in Rockford, IL with 972 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 956 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,581 per year ($22,387 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,999 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,979
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,705
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–535
200800
SAT Math400–535
200800
ACT Composite17–23
136
What Rockford University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $49,977
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $39,640
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,387
- $30–48k$19,172
- $48–75k$20,927
- $75–110k$22,018
- $110k+$27,526
Get a personal estimate with Rockford University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $58,999
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 972
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 57%
- White42%
- Hispanic23%
- Black18%
- Asian3%
Rockford University FAQ
What is Rockford University's acceptance rate?+
Rockford University admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Rockford University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–535 on SAT Reading and Writing and 400–535 on SAT Math; the average total is 956.
What ACT score do you need for Rockford University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–23.
Is Rockford University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Rockford University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,979 students applied to Rockford University and 1,705 were admitted; 191 enrolled.
Does Rockford University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Rockford University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Rockford University require an essay?+
Rockford University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Rockford University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $49,977 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,581.
What is Rockford University's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 148405 · How we use this data
Data notes for Rockford University
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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