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Rockford University
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Annual Tuition
$37,300
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
57.2%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
39.2%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$54,794
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Rockford University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Rockford, IL. With a competitive tuition profile of $37,300, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 39.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
57.2%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$149,200
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$24,794
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$98,740
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$346,680
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 39%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Rockford University is $22,274.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
5
Burglary
2
Theft
1
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
2
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$37,300
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
70.1%
Success
39.2%
In-State Cost
$37,300
Age 25+ Students
17.6%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Smaller
Working at 6yr
510 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Rockford
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$699
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$785
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,031
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Rockford metropolitan area.