Rockford University

5050 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

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https://www.rockford.edu/
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Main telephone 815-226-4000
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Date founded 1847
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 150 acres
County Winnebago
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Number of full time, freshmen men 101
Number of full time, freshmen women 67
Total number of full time freshmen 168
Number of full time, undergraduate men 405
Number of full time, undergraduate women 466
Total number of full time undergraduates 871
Number of part time, undergraduate men 37
Number of part time, undergraduate women 43
Total number of part time undergraduates 80
Total number of undergraduate males 442
Total number of undergraduate females 509
Total number of undergraduate students 951
Total enrollment 951
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 13%
Hispanic 16%
White 41%
Race/ethnicity unknown 13%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 15%
Percentage of students from outside the US 8%
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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $37,230
Out-of-state tuition $37,230
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Todd Fischer-Free
Financial aid contact title Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 815-226-3385
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) March 1
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
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Admissions contact person Jennifer Nordstrom
Admissions contact title Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Admission
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 800-892-2984
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 1,638
Number of male applicants accepted 813
Number of female applicants 1,128
Number of female applicants accepted 703
Total number of applicants 2,766
Total number of applicants accepted 1,516
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Required exams SAT or ACT
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Considered
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Very important
Recommendations Not considered
Application essay Considered
Character/personal qualities Not considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Not considered
Extracurricular activities Not considered
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Not considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Not considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered
Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 23%
500 - 599 50%
600 - 699 22%
700 - 800 4%
SAT math
400 - 499 26%
500 - 599 51%
600 - 699 19%
700 - 800 4%
ACT score
12 - 17 7%
18 - 23 68%
24 - 29 20%
30 - 36 5%
Average ACT score 22
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.25
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 66%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 22%
Between four and five years 12%
Between five and six years 2%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 65
Student faculty ratio 10:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 124 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement For all students
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (94)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Howard Colman Library
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 21
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Campus Activities Board, Multicultural Club, Student Government Association, Nursing Student Organization, Alpha Helix
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Percentage of students who live on campus 35%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students No special consideration
Housing options Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students Guaranteed
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Michele Mehren
Grad admissions contact title Office Manager for Graduate Studies
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 800-892-2984
Number of undergraduate men 442
Number of undergraduate women 509
Total number of undergraduate students 951
Total enrollment 951
Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition* $13,860
Out-of-state tuition* $13,860
Fees $200
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.