Rockford University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4622 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1289 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1212 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #51 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2 of 2 | In Rockford |
| #1115 of 2,148 | For Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 951
- Graduates
- 230
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 55% and is among the top 18% 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 | 55% | 50% | 62% |
| Applicants | 2,779 | 1,638 | 1,128 |
| Admissions | 1,526 | 813 | 703 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 168 | 97 | 69 |
612 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
155 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
69 or 41%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1086
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Rockford University are 840-1086 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 12
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Rockford University are 12-20 (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 | 474 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 250 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 170 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 128 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 105 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Rockford University is $25,047 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 | $26,471 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,992 |
| $48-75K | $23,081 |
| $75-110K | $23,095 |
| $110K+ | $35,350 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,750 | $13,680 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,750 | $13,680 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,750 | $13,680 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $215 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $215 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $215 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 439 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,410 |
| Room charge | $5,870 |
| Meal charge | $4,540 |
Rockford University majors
Rockford University has granted 254 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 103 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Rockford University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 46 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | 12 |
| Education, Other | 7 | 22 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | |
| Computer Science | 17 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 11 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 3 |
| Accounting | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Criminology | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 254 | 103 |
Rockford University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Rockford University has published 713 scientific papers with 11,214 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Law, Chemistry, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 28 |
| 1992 | 7 | 31 |
| 1993 | 1 | 26 |
| 1994 | 7 | 38 |
| 1995 | 7 | 37 |
| 1996 | 12 | 48 |
| 1997 | 11 | 44 |
| 1998 | 8 | 64 |
| 1999 | 11 | 65 |
| 2000 | 3 | 111 |
| 2001 | 11 | 125 |
| 2002 | 18 | 127 |
| 2003 | 18 | 131 |
| 2004 | 8 | 142 |
| 2005 | 13 | 176 |
| 2006 | 17 | 209 |
| 2007 | 21 | 293 |
| 2008 | 16 | 379 |
| 2009 | 18 | 376 |
| 2010 | 22 | 497 |
| 2011 | 16 | 530 |
| 2012 | 14 | 475 |
| 2013 | 24 | 456 |
| 2014 | 13 | 509 |
| 2015 | 11 | 583 |
| 2016 | 26 | 506 |
| 2017 | 12 | 479 |
| 2018 | 20 | 518 |
| 2019 | 33 | 583 |
| 2020 | 30 | 644 |
| 2021 | 19 | 752 |
| 2022 | 22 | 660 |
| 2023 | 17 | 550 |
Rockford University alumni
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Jane Addams
- Occupations
- political theoristsociologistautobiographersocial criticpeace activist
- Biography
-
Laura Jane Addams was an American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator, philosopher, and author. She was an important leader in the history of social work and women's suffrage in the United States. Addams co-founded Chicago's Hull House, one of America's most famous settlement houses, providing extensive social services to poor, largely immigrant families. In 1910, Addams was awarded an honorary Master of Arts degree from Yale University, becoming the first woman to receive an honorary degree from the school. In 1920, she was a co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
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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 a 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 | 209 |
| 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 | 8152264186 |