2024 Best Colleges for Nursing in the Rockford Area

• Rockford, IL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.51 out of 5  227 reviews

Junior: After transferring to Rockford University, faculty and staff were very welcoming and very attentive to students needs. This is not an all talk school, meaning that when they say they want you to succeed they mean it!... Read 227 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 67%

• Net price $23,305

• SAT range 880-1120

• Rockford, IL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.39 out of 5  33 reviews

Junior: The facilities just had some renovations and the professors are great instructors who actually care about the future of nursing. The curriculum is held at a higher standard compared to other colleges which means the students have to score higher in order to receive B's or A's. The material and clinical experience is very individualized and the instructors are able to give you that one of one experience. This builds a good reputation between professors and students. A better connection means a better educational environment. Besides all of the positivity that this college has there are some down sides. The current shortage of nursing professors is nation wide and our program has been suffering because of it. When we do our clinical rotations we have been wondering why cant we join other hospitals. The reason is because they are so short staffed with clinical nursing professors that they can't find anyone in other hospitals.... Read 33 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $36,624

• SAT range —

• Rockford, IL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  708 reviews

Sophomore: My college experience has been a good one for the most part. My professors have all been nice and understanding. Just like any other college student I’ve had my times where I’ve struggled mainly due to mental illness and other personal issues. The work can be a bit much at times. I think that has to do with the fact that I decided to take 4-6 classes for the last few semesters. The school offers a lot of help for it’s students and I am so grateful for that. They have a pantry, financial help, a gym, mental health assistance, and more. It’s such a great college overall. I would definitely recommend it for first Gen college students like myself. If you go to school In person, you’ll get to enjoy the nature scenery you could take a walk in between classes to clear your mind. Although I go to school online I do visit the campus a lot. The campus itself is super big especially for a community college. Everyone is friendly and helpful. So they’ll have no problem showing you around!... Read 708 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,676

• SAT range —

• Rockford, IL•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  143 reviews

Alum: Rasmussen University is an amazing school for students like me who need a more flexible online class schedule. The instructors, counselors, and resources were so helpful. I enjoyed my experience at Rasmussen, and I am glad to be an alum.... Read 143 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $17,919

• SAT range —

• Malta, IL•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  234 reviews

Freshman: Kish seems to be a very nice school to get around and see if on what you are trying to get into. If you are just doing a 2 year or wanting to transfer they seem to know what to do! It helps that it isn’t such and huge place and people are please to help you navigate if you are lost. You won’t feel alone when walking around and you get to meet more people that are of all age groups. I’m glad I stuck around town and hope you guys enjoy the same if you go!... Read 234 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $8,031

• SAT range —