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Rockford University
Admission at Rockford University is close to open (92.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $54,794 median earnings below before the application.
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Rockford University sits in Rockford proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 7.7% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $70,537 four years out. 48.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 972 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 850 and 1070 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Rockford University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Rockford University received 2,979 applications and admitted 1,705 (57.2%), with 191 enrolling.
You can apply to Rockford University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 850 and 1070; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 450 | 490 | 535 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 450 | 535 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Rockford University compares
| Rockford University | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 92.9% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,780 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,794 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
At $54,794, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,572). Look at Rockford University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,780 regardless of where you're from. At Rockford University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 972 — Rockford University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
47.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a Rockford University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Rockford University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,537 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,331 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,780 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,642 |
Median earnings for these 4 Rockford University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,794 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Rockford University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Rockford University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 850–1070 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 92.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Rockford University's acceptance rate?
57.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,705 admitted from 2,979 applicants.
How much does Rockford University cost?
At Rockford University, published tuition is $37,780 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Rockford University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Rockford University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,794 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Roosevelt University — 97.2% admitted
- Dominican University — 90.3% admitted
- University of Illinois Springfield — 85.9% admitted
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale — 86.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.