About Rockford University

Founded in 1847, Rockford University. is a Private college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,075 full time undergraduate students, and 212 full time graduate students.

The Rockford University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 77 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Rockford University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate54%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range950-1210
ACT Range19-24

Admissions at RC are considered Selective, with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 5 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Rockford University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
33%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
17%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
33%
“I feel extremely safe”
20%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
83%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
33%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
17%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
33%
“I feel extremely safe”
20%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
33%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
83%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
17%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
17%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    15 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    10 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    18 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    23 Students rated campus facilities 3.7 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    23 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    23 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    23 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    23 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

Rockford University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Rockford University?

9 Students rated Rockford University

Emily - 10/05/2024

RU Regents is a diverse, welcoming community in the heart of a small city that offers opportunity, culture, and easy access to the surrounding serene countryside. Professors range from Doctoral candidates to a retired CFO of a Fortune 500 company - an RU alumna herself! Resources abound, whether you need healthcare assistance, tutoring, or career-planning guidance. Situated in the heart of Rockford, whether you want to live on campus or commute, there are options for all!

Sydni - 07/21/2020

I am only starting my second semester at Rockford University after transferring from a local community college. I love the small class sizes and how dedicated the professors are about wanting their students to succeed. The transition from community college to Rockford University was very easy, and I am forever grateful to the many professors and other students that I have/have yet to meet at RU.

Joachim - 09/16/2019

Rockford University is a great campus with easy access with professors, students, coaches, and so on. They have everything you need to succeed on campus. whether you need help on Math or English, Rockford University provides with tutors and professors. Since the school has a pretty small population for a university, it is relatively easy to seek assistance. Everything is walking distance, so no need to have to drive or run far on the other side of campus when everything is near each other. Everyone here is very proactive and ongoing with each other as well. Overall, great school, and as a freshmen trying to adjust into the college life, Rockford university has helped made it a smooth transition.

Abigail - 06/06/2019

I love the campus set-up and there are many activities to participate in and groups to join. The academic atmosphere is exactly what I was looking for in a college. Some of the professors that I have had were not as professional as I had hoped, but the material that they taught was still appropriate to the course they were teaching. There is a lot of diversity on campus which I like because it is different from the atmosphere that I am used to going to school in. Overall, I think that Rockford University is a very qualified, professional, and greatly operated university.

Rockford University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Rockford University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Rockford University is 54%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The advice I would give myself would be to join more clubs and organizations instead of just playing sports and waiting until college to do so. These would have helped me not only in gaining more scholarship aid from my current school, but also to learn much more. I would also tell myself to be interested in what other people were planning to do after high school because I had never set a goal for myself and perhaps other people's plans could have influenced me.

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  3. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The food is nasty and the scholarships are hard to get.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is a wonderful school.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    Actually, I attend Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, but I did not see my school or city in the survey, so I picked Rockford College, because that is the closest school to my home. ( I grew up in Rockton). I have been answering the survey questions based on my experience at Loras College. I love Loras College because it fits me like a glove, and I know that is where I'm supposed to be. I've had some amazing professors so far, and I've been given great opportunities. The friends I have now I will have for life.

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Don't attend if you don't like small schools with little going on.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Their education program, no one realizes they have a nursing program!

    Read all 4 answers

  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Beautiful campus! Great nursing program.

    Read all 3 answers

  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That they raise the tution every year, but not necessarily the scholarships they give students. The food is not very good...

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  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Residence Life in the dorms

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who is friendly would like this school. The person should like small class sizes and personal associations with their teachers. The school is all about knowing and helping you to succeed.

    Read all 3 answers

  12. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are friendly and nice.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Easy access.

    Read all 2 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

1,075

Total Undergrad Enrollment

212

Total Grad Students

13%

Out-Of-State

86%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

26

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

33%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
13%
% White or Caucasian
66%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Rockford University receive some sort of financial aid. 52% were awarded federal grants. While 83% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,180

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$8,180

Room and Board

38,560

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$21,962
$30 - $48K
$20,037
$48 - $75K
$24,847
$75 - $110K
$26,002
$110K & UP
$24,403

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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