by our College Data Analytics TeamRockford University is a private not-for-profit institution in Rockford, Illinois enrolling 972 undergraduates. It accepts 93% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 47%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,130 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 22%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Rockford University ranks #1,130 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 22%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, Rockford University is ranked #1,130 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Rockford University also holds the #57 spot on the Best Colleges in Illinois ranking.
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Rockford University has an acceptance rate of 93%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for Rockford University.
About 30% of students accepted to Rockford University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 535. Math scores were between 400 and 535.
Rockford University received ACT scores from 5% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 17 and 23.
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The student to faculty ratio at Rockford University is an impressive 10 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Rockford University is 46%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Rockford University is 65%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Rockford University the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 47%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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In the current academic year, there are 972 undergraduates at Rockford University.
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The average net price of Rockford University is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,877 | $20,841 | $22,987 | $21,229 | $27,097 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Rockford University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Rockford University, approximately 57% of students took out student loans averaging $6,909 a year. That adds up to $27,636 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.9%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Rockford University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Rockford University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $54,794 in their early years. That’s great news for Rockford University students since it is 11% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Rockford University make the most money.
Rockford University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Rockford, Illinois. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Rockford University.
Contact information for Rockford University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5050 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108-2311 |
| Phone: | 8152264000 |
| Website: | www.rockford.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/RockfordUniversity |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/RockfordUniv |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 15 majors graduated from Rockford University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 328 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 57 | $60,455 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 41 | $34,021 |
| Educational Administration | 33 | NA |
| Nursing | 29 | $58,920 |
| Health & Physical Education | 29 | NA |
| Computer Science | 23 | NA |
| Criminology | 14 | NA |
| Accounting | 12 | NA |
| Special Education | 12 | NA |
600 students took at least one online class at Rockford University.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Rockford University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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