Rockford University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Rockford University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rockford, Illinois with approximately 972 undergraduate students enrolled. Rockford University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,436 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $47,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Rockford University is a private university in Rockford, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1847 as Rockford Female Seminary and changed its name to Rockford College in 1892, and to Rockford University in 2013.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 38% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning fewer than 4 in 10 students who start actually finish, and that's worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,000, and graduates earn a median of $47,800 a decade out, which is a reasonable return for a small private school at $23,066/year after aid. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit campus and have a clear plan to stay on track — but ask hard questions about what academic and financial support they offer to help students actually make it to graduation.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (972 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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