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Rockford University

Rockford, Illinois 61108-2311

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Rockford University is a private institution in Rockford with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 984, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 956 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,794 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,066.

Established
1847
Motto
Decus et Veritas
Mascot
Reggie the Regent
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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57%Acceptance
984SAT Avg
956Students
10:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$54,794Earnings 10yr
$23,066Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Rockford University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 984

Reading & WritingMid: 505
450535
MathMid: 495
400535

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

984

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,300
Room & Board$10,940
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$47,033
Average Net Price$23,066
Median Debt at Graduation$22,274
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,950
$30–48K$20,840
$48–75K$21,448
$75–110K$24,280
$110K+$26,869

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,066

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (46)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
956
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 15%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.3%
Freshman Retention70.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,847
8 Years$51,281
10 Years$54,794

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,100
Men
$52,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from IL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
76 mi(132 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
78 mi(135 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
228 mi(395 min)

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