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#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

Rockford University

Rockford, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment
1,231
Rockford University overview
Location Rockford, Illinois
Online rockford.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Rockford University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Rockford, Illinois, Rockford University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,692 prospective students applied, and 1,130 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 202 enrolled in the school.  966 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 265 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $33,750 plus fees of $250. Rockford University is ranked 746 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
4/10
Academics
6/10
Resources
4/10
Outcomes
2/10
Value

Rockford University is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Rockford University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Extremely Easy
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SAT 880/1120
ACT 18/23
GPA 3.25
Applications Accepted
66.8% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$33,750
Costs for Rockford University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$250
Room and Board $10,040
Budget for Other Expenses$3,460
Total One Year Cost$48,700

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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 subjects studied by Rockford University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 28%
Education 27%
Psychology 9%
Health Professions 8%
Visual and Performing Arts 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148405 IPEDS survey data for Rockford University.

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