Rockford University
5050 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Rockford, IL 61108
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https://www.rockford.edu/| Feature | Note |
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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 | 109 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 82 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 191 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 422 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 468 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 890 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 28 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 50 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 78 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 450 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 518 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 968 |
| Total enrollment | 968 |
| 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.) |
| Feature | Note |
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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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 1,918 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,055 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,022 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 622 |
| Total number of applicants | 2,940 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,677 |
| 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% |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Michele Mehren |
| Grad admissions contact title | Office Manager for Graduate Studies |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-892-2984 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 450 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 518 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 968 |
| Total enrollment | 968 |
| 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.) |