More selective than 12% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
23% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Rockford University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Rockford University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Rockford University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 535 |
| SAT math | 400 | 535 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 850 | 1070 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Rockford University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 450–535 | 400–535 | 17–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 57% | 450–535 | 400–535 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Rockford University compared with other Illinois colleges?
Rockford University has the 47th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Columbia College Chicago | 89% | 52% | $26,598 |
| 44 | Dominican University | 90% | 55% | $11,745 |
| 45 | Monmouth College | 91% | 65% | $17,133 |
| 46 | Concordia University-Chicago | 93% | 36% | $18,436 |
| 47 | Rockford University | 93% | 47% | $22,436 |
| 48 | National Louis University | 95% | 30% | $12,641 |
| 49 | Benedictine University | 95% | 50% | $22,313 |
| 50 | Roosevelt University | 97% | 35% | $20,194 |
| 51 | Greenville University | 98% | 40% | $19,533 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Rockford University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Rockford University admissions questions
What is the Rockford University acceptance rate?
Rockford University accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,705 of 2,979 applicants were admitted.
Does Rockford University require the SAT or ACT?
Rockford University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 23% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Rockford University?
The middle 50% of Rockford University enrolled first-year students scored 850–1070 on the SAT and 17–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Rockford University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (191 of 1,705).
Is Rockford University getting harder to get into?
Rockford University accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 57% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Rockford University overview