Rockford University
Rockford, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 956
Graduate Enrollment: 244
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.78%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 30.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 45.9%
Black: 13.0%
Hispanic: 19.1%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.2%
Non-resident alien: 9.4%
Unknown race: 6.5%
Black: 13.0%
Hispanic: 19.1%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.2%
Non-resident alien: 9.4%
Unknown race: 6.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,892
In-State tuition: $34,000Out-of-State tuition: $34,000
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,040 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,460 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,750 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,460 (2022)
Average Family Income: $63,024 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,167 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 43.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 63.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,274 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $236 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,114 |
| $30k-48k | $20,752 |
| $48k-75k | $23,812 |
| $75k-110k | $25,312 |
| $110k+ | $25,050 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 26%6-year graduation rate: 32%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,274 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 69.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $44,133 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,760 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 18 | $27,000 | $282 | $35,119 ($2,927) | $41,364 ($3,447) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 29 | $369 | $68,252 ($5,688) | $92,677 ($7,723) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | $30,875 | $326 | $31,848 ($2,654) | $41,324 ($3,444) |
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 64 | $30,500 | $286 | $59,905 ($4,992) | $68,865 ($5,739) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 52 | $24,000 | $212 | $49,583 ($4,132) | $55,183 ($4,599) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,278Full time faculty: 38%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $24,830,992 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $30,001,378 (2022)