Rockford University
Rockford, IL · Private
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Rockford University admitted 92.9% of applicants university-wide (1,599 of 1,721).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 92.9% | 1,599 | 1,721 |
| In-state | 90.0% | 720 | 800 |
| Out-of-state | 88.0% | 220 | 250 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 30 | 50 |
| Men | 92.1% | 916 | 995 |
| Women | 94.1% | 666 | 708 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,599 admitted students, 214 enrolled (13.4% yield).
Rockford University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 850–1070
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–23
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Rockford University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $53,400/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,780 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,620 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $53,400/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $20,877 |
| $30k–48k | $20,841 |
| $48k–75k | $22,987 |
| $75k–110k | $21,229 |
| Over $110k | $27,097 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Regent Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Rockford University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Merit Scholarship — $10,000 – $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Regent Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
Rockford University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Rockford University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Rockford University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $54,794
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 47.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 65%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,274
- At graduation
Rockford University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Rockford University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Computer & information sciences (10%), Social sciences (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 58% of class sections have under 20 students.
Rockford University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.