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Rockford University
Rockford University
ROCKFORD, IL . 4 Year 3.5
#1577 in Best Colleges in America
5050 E STATE ST ROCKFORD, IL 61108

Overview

Rockford University, located in Rockford, Illinois, USA, was founded in 1847 as a small, private liberal arts and sciences university with both undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus is approximately 150 acres with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a mix of liberal arts and professional programs, offering approximately 80 majors and master's degree programs such as MBA, education, and sports management. With one of the few Phi Beta Kappa chapters in Illinois, NCAA Division III athletic affiliation, and an abundance of student activities, enrollment has continued to grow in recent years!

Rankings

  • 204

    #204 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 3 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois

  • 729

    #729 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 204 of 1,517
  • Safest College Campuses in America 729 of 1,306
  • Best Value Colleges in America 792 of 1,482

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • CCampus
  • C+Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • C+Location
  • CDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    72 Graduates
  • Business
    37 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    20 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    19 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    14 Graduates
  • Psychology
    14 Graduates
  • Accounting
    11 Graduates
  • Biology
    7 Graduates
  • Education
    6 Graduates
  • English
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 67%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    880-1120
  • ACT Range
    18-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $20,566
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    32%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    899 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    88
  • Undergrads Over 25
    20%
  • Pell Grant
    58%
  • Varsity Athletes
    31%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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