About
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.
🇺🇸 USA · Illinois
Rockford University
- Private
- Suburban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 92.9%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹35,48,751Out-of-state
- Students
- 972Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 9Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
92.9% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 57.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 57.23%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 57.2% (1,705/2,979; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
92.9%admitted
93 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
13.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
SAT composite850-1070
4001600
ACT composite17-23
136
What a year costs
₹47,34,172
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹35,48,751
- Housing₹10,72,703
- Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹24,14,804 a year.
Outcomes and support
65.3%
Retention
47.2%
Graduation
86%
Get financial aid
29%
From out of state
One teacher for every 9 students
Small classes: professors will know your name.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
2 programmes
- Bachelor's
- Master's
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Computer Science | bachelor |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | bachelor |
| Criminology | bachelor |
| Dance | bachelor |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| Education, General | bachelor |
| Education, Other | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Fine and Studio Arts | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | bachelor |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | bachelor |
| International/Globalization Studies | bachelor |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | bachelor |
| Management Information Systems and Services | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Philosophy | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Social Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Sociology and Anthropology | bachelor |
| Special Education and Teaching | bachelor |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate92.91%
Total Applicants1726
Admitted Applicants1604
Enrolled Applicants215
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes
Deadlines
Test Scores
SAT Composite 25th %850
SAT Composite 75th %1070
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %23
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹35,48,751
Out-of-State Tuition₹35,48,751
Average Housing Cost₹10,72,703
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹21,07,458
Students Receiving Aid86%
Average Aid Awarded₹24,14,804
Out-of-State Students29%
Student Body Diversity
African American17.7%
Asian2.98%
Hispanic22.84%
White41.87%
Multiracial3.7%
Native American0.41%
Pacific Islander0.21%
International7.72%
Unknown Race2.57%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate47.2%
Retention Rate65.26%
Student/Faculty Ratio9:1
Total Undergraduates972
Contact
Street Address5050 E State St
ZIP Code61108
Phone(815) 226-4050
Websitehttps://www.rockford.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/