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Rockford University Healthcare Programs

Rockford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rockford, IL. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Rockford University Rankings

Rockford University is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#60 of 77	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#61 of 78	State — Illinois
College Major Best Value	#63 of 71	State — Illinois
College Major Best Value	#64 of 71	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#184 of 306	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#186 of 310	Region — Great Lakes
College Major Best Value	#240 of 292	Region — Great Lakes
College Major Best Value	#242 of 295	Region — Great Lakes

Where Is Rockford University?

Contact details for Rockford University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5050 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108-2311
Phone:	8152264000
Website:	www.rockford.edu/
Admissions:	www.rockford.edu/admission/firstyear/
Financial Aid:	www.rockford.edu/admission/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Rockford University?

You can apply to Rockford University online at: www.rockford.edu/admission/apply/

Rockford University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Rockford University

This is what Rockford University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Rockford University?

Rockford University admits 93%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

30% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Rockford University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 535. Math scores were between 400 and 535.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 850 to 1070. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Rockford University ranged between 17 and 23.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Rockford University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	995	916	92%
Women	708	666	94%

Can I Afford Rockford University?

The average net price after aid at Rockford University is $23,066. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$37,230
In-State Fees	$550
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,230
Out-of-State Fees	$550
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,780
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,780

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at Rockford University receive some form of financial aid (190 students).

About 86% of students at Rockford University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,997 per student.

48% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,532.

Student Loan Debt

57% of Rockford University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,909 per year.

Rockford University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 331 students enrolled at Rockford University. Rockford University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 956 undergraduate students at Rockford University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rockford University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	28
Black or African American	168
Hispanic	218
White	396
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	35
Non-Resident	75

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Rockford University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	150
Florida	9
Texas	8
Wisconsin	8
Indiana	6

Additionally, approximately 7.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Rockford University Graduate Student Diversity

281 of Rockford University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Rockford University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Rockford University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	27
Hispanic	33
White	167
Two or More Races	9
Non-Resident	17

Online Learning at Rockford University

Rockford University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

537 undergraduate students at Rockford University took at least one online class — of those, 63 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 245 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Rockford University

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by Rockford University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	28	—	—	28

Academic Programs at Rockford University

Rockford University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Rockford University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.