College
Rockford University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Rockford, IL
- 189 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB+
- DiversityA-
- CampusC
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB-
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
Address
5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108
Website
Rockford University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47%
SAT Range
840-1060
ACT Range
19-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$20,985/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 100%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.8 responses
- 83%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.12 responses
- 75%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.12 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
918Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
24%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
73%
Poll
- 75%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.12 responses
Poll
- 44%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.18 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
41%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%- 88%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.8 responses
Rockford University Reviews
189 reviews
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This will be my second semester here and already I have had such a different experience from my community college. You have an advisor who works with you every step of the way for all of the years that you are a student. They work with you on things such as registering, advice, withdrawing, degrees/degree changes, planning ahead, and more. The campus itself is a bit older but still very nice, though some classrooms can get pretty cold, and almost everything is within a 5-minute walking distance from each other. The campus grounds are beautiful, the staff are very helpful and friendly, the students are nice, and the college itself is great. Loving it and would recommend it to others.
I love the teacher-student ratio: the department that aligns with your major is like a second family! You can develop great relationships with professors and peers, it's a wonderful atmosphere.
My first day that I went into Rockford University I had signs saying "welcome Kelsey" in my parking spot as well as on the marquee as soon as I walked in the door. Everyone was very helpful in getting me accepted and ready for classes in a very short amount of time due to the fact that the other school I was planning on attending could not help me and sent me away. My professors are amazing and always willing to help. Every since starting RU, my grades have gone tremendously from my previous school. I would like to see some opportunities for online classes so that it is easier to work around school and work.