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  • ROCKFORD, IL
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Rockford University

#33 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B
    Rockford is a private university located in Rockford, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 948 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Rockford acceptance rate is 51%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Computer Science. Graduating 46% of students, Rockford alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,600.
    rockford.edu
    5050 E STATE ST
    ROCKFORD, IL 61108
    About Rockford...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
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    Rockford Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    51%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    900-1100
    ACT Range
    16-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    rockford.edu/admission/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,417 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $20,352 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular 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
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    948 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    71
    Undergrads Over 25
    17%
    Pell Grant
    50%
    Varsity Athletes
    32%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    60%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $45,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
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