Overview of Rockford University

Rockford University is a private liberal arts institution situated in Rockford, Illinois. Students can select from over 70 academic programs, and majors in business and elementary education are amongst the most popular. Academics are backed by a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and classes are small. Outside of the classroom, students can participate in 22 registered student organizations and clubs. Many of the school’s teams play in the NCAA Division III Northern Athletics Conference. The institution sponsors nine men’s and eight women’s varsity teams.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,211 (1,002 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 45% Male/55% Female
• 89% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $32,100
• Books: $1,200
• Room and Board: $9,494
• Other Expenses: $3,460
• Total Cost: $46,254

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 81%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $15,171
  • Loans: $7,875

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 66%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 20%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Cross Country, Football, Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Basketball, Track and Field
• Women’s Sports: Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Track and Field

Overview of Rockford University Admissions

Rockford University has an acceptance rate of 49%. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Rockford University Acceptance Rate: 49%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500/600
  • SAT Math: 490/590
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 19/23
  • ACT English: 18/23
  • ACT Math: 17/22

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Rockford University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Rockford University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Rockford University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

East Carolina University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Old Dominion University, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Rockford University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to Rockford University

Application Deadline: August 15

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.rockford.edu/admission/firstyear/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://rnl.secure.force.com/form?formid=217724

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.rockford.edu/admission/graduate/

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.rockford.edu/admission/apply/