by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Rockford University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Rockford University ran $37,780 each year for undergraduates. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees added up to $550; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,230 |
| Fees | $550 |
| Total | $37,780 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Rockford University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Rockford University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Rockford University is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Rockford University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Rockford University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $33,750 |
| Two Years Ago | $34,750 |
| One Year Ago | $36,800 |
| Most Recent Year | $37,230 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Rockford has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 1.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $38,221 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.60%, so cost a year out lands around $39,139.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $39,139 |
| In 2 Years | $40,547 |
| In 3 Years | $42,005 |
| In 4 Years | $43,516 |
| In 5 Years | $45,081 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $165,207.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Rockford University, check out the Rockford University Financial Aid page.
