Rockford University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4730 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1313 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1236 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #54 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2 of 2 | In Rockford |
| #1314 of 2,310 | For Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 968
- Graduates
- 281
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- rockford.edu
Rockford University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Rockford University has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 55% | 61% |
| Applicants | 2,979 | 1,918 | 1,022 |
| Admissions | 1,705 | 1,055 | 622 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 191 | 110 | 80 |
483 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
284 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 1070
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rockford University are 850-1070 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Rockford University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 535 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 206 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 180 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 167 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 94 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (3%) |
| Asian | 29 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rockford University is $24,098 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,950 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,840 |
| $48-75K | $21,448 |
| $75-110K | $24,280 |
| $110K+ | $26,869 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,800 | $13,860 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,800 | $13,860 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,800 | $13,860 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 411 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,940 |
| Room charge | $6,170 |
| Meal charge | $4,770 |
Rockford University majors
Rockford University has granted 204 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 102 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rockford University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 31 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 51 | |
| Education, Other | 35 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 6 |
| Computer Science | 12 | |
| Education, General | 12 | |
| Accounting | 11 | |
| Criminology | 9 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 8 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 5 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 204 | 102 |
Rockford University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 26% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rockford University has published 804 scientific papers with 13,863 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Law, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 41 |
| 1993 | 3 | 33 |
| 1994 | 7 | 49 |
| 1995 | 8 | 46 |
| 1996 | 13 | 63 |
| 1997 | 15 | 62 |
| 1998 | 9 | 81 |
| 1999 | 12 | 102 |
| 2000 | 8 | 160 |
| 2001 | 12 | 171 |
| 2002 | 20 | 190 |
| 2003 | 19 | 205 |
| 2004 | 5 | 202 |
| 2005 | 15 | 209 |
| 2006 | 17 | 261 |
| 2007 | 21 | 319 |
| 2008 | 17 | 429 |
| 2009 | 26 | 437 |
| 2010 | 21 | 534 |
| 2011 | 13 | 572 |
| 2012 | 16 | 496 |
| 2013 | 23 | 532 |
| 2014 | 12 | 550 |
| 2015 | 11 | 594 |
| 2016 | 30 | 540 |
| 2017 | 18 | 553 |
| 2018 | 22 | 575 |
| 2019 | 34 | 650 |
| 2020 | 31 | 828 |
| 2021 | 19 | 914 |
| 2022 | 25 | 778 |
| 2023 | 20 | 733 |
| 2024 | 14 | 729 |
Rockford University alumni
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Jane Addams
- Occupations
- philosopherautobiographerhuman rights activistsuffragettesociologist
- Biography
-
Laura Jane Addams was an American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator, philosopher, and author. She was a leader in the history of social work and Women's suffrage. In 1889, Addams co-founded Hull House, one of America's most famous settlement houses, in Chicago, Illinois, providing extensive social services to poor, largely immigrant families. Philosophically a "radical pragmatist", she was arguably the first woman public philosopher in the United States. In the Progressive Era, when even presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson identified themselves as reformers and might be seen as social activists, Addams was one of the most prominent reformers.
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Ellen Gates Starr
- Occupations
- activist
- Biography
-
Ellen Gates Starr was an American social reformer and activist. With Jane Addams, she founded Chicago's Hull House, an adult education center, in 1889; the settlement house expanded to 13 buildings in the neighborhood.
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Arthur A. Collins
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Arthur Andrews Collins was an American radio engineer and entrepreneur. He first gained national recognition as a teenager for significant advances in radio communication. He later founded his own radio engineering and manufacturing company in 1933, Collins Radio Co. Rapidly expanding during World War II, Collins Radio eventually grew into a Fortune 500 leader in avionics, telecommunication, and military, space and commercial radio communications. Collins and his company ultimately became pioneers in melding computer and communication technology. Widely considered a genius in electronics innovation, he shunned personal publicity and is relatively little known today, even within the electronics community.
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Julia Lathrop
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Julia Clifford Lathrop was an American social reformer in the area of education, social policy, and children's welfare. As director of the United States Children's Bureau from 1912 to 1922, she was the first woman ever to head a United States federal bureau.
General info
| Alternative names | RU Rockford College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1847 |
| Motto | Decus et Veritas Honor and Truth |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 199 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5050 E State St Rockford, Illinois, 61108-2311 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 149,000 |
| Phone | 8152264000 |