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Rockford University

#708 in US ranking Rockford, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$49,977
Tuition & fees
$37,730
Avg. aid
$24,997
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
850–1070
ACT range
17–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median salary
$49,758
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Rockford University?

Homecoming is a recurring Rockford University tradition that brings campus activities together around the university's community and athletic calendar. Reported student events also include April Weekend and Casino Night.

These events represent different kinds of campus participation: Homecoming connects current students with the broader university community, while student-focused programming gives classmates a reason to gather outside courses. Schedules, activities, and organizers can change from year to year, so students should use the current campus events calendar for what each celebration actually includes rather than assume a past format will repeat.

What are the student housing and dining options at Rockford University?

Rockford University offers college-operated, coeducational housing to undergraduates, but availability should not be mistaken for a guaranteed room assignment. About 35% of students are reported to live on campus; the majority commute.

Residence-hall applicants should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, assignment timeline, and any required deposit or contract before choosing a living arrangement. Reported housing features include high-speed internet access. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, although parking rules and any charges should be checked separately.

Meal-plan choices and dining arrangements can materially change a resident's budget. Students should compare the current housing-and-dining contract with their expected weekly schedule, including weekends and breaks, and confirm what happens if they change rooms or leave housing during the year. Commuters should account for meals and transportation even though those costs do not appear on a residence-hall bill.

Rockford University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

21

Rockford University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
35%
Campus size
150 acres

Rockford University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Rockford University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Howard Colman Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Rockford University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Rockford University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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