by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Rockford degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Rockford measures up.
Rockford is ranked #2,187 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Illinois, it ranks #91 of 112 for value.
These Rockford majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | #369 of 446 |
| Accounting / Finance | #489 of 693 |
| Accounting | #489 of 693 |
| Registered Nursing | #683 of 966 |
| Nursing | #683 of 966 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #717 of 960 |
| Business Administration / Management | #868 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #868 of 1,232 |
| Health Professions | #885 of 1,275 |
| Business Administration & Management | #886 of 1,251 |
Below is the detailed Rockford value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Rockford University is ranked #41 out of #67 in Illinois for quality and #91 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Rockford financial aid page to be sure.
Rockford University is ranked #2,187 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Rockford University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Rockford costs about $25,930. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $103,720 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $49,313 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $22,436 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,930 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $103,720 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Rockford net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Rockford costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Rockford degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $197,252 | — | — |
| All Students | $103,720 | #2,187 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,744 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $197,252 | — | — |
| All Students | $103,720 | #91 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $89,744 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Rockford shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21,950 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,840 |
| $48K–$75K | $21,448 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,280 |
| Over $110K | $26,869 |
About 87% of Rockford undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,997 per year. Get more details on the Rockford financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Rockford cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.