Rockford University

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Rockford, IL
  • 0 reviews
#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,241
Rockford University overview
Rockford University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Rockford University, located in Rockford, Illinois's third-largest city approximately 90 miles northwest of Chicago, operates as a private liberal arts institution on a wooded 150-acre campus. Founded in 1847 as Rockford Female Seminary, the institution became coeducational in 1958 and achieved university status in 2013. The university maintains its historic affiliation with the Presbyterian Church while operating as an independent institution, offering undergraduate programs across four academic colleges with particular strengths in nursing, business, education, and performing arts. Students reside in traditional residence halls or campus apartments, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Regents, participating in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.

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Ratings

Rockford University is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    3 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for Rockford University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Rockford University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 850/1070
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/23
  • GPA 3.25

Acceptance Rate

92.9%
Rockford University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 13.4%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,780
Costs for Rockford University
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,780
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $550
Room and Board $11,420
Budget for Other Expenses $4,300
Total One Year Cost $55,250
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

31% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rockford University are Business, Education, and Psychology. 28% of students major in Business, 27% in Education, and 9% in Psychology.

  • Business 28%
  • Education 27%
  • Psychology 9%
  • Health Professions 8%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 7%
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Last updated: August 2026