# Rockford University

Private nonprofit college in Rockford, IL. IPEDS ID 148405.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rockford-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/rockford-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 93% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,436 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 47%; beats 23% of IL colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $54,794; beats 36% of IL colleges and 55% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,877 |
| 30-48k | $20,841 |
| 48-75k | $22,987 |
| 75-110k | $21,229 |
| 110k+ | $27,097 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.86 years on average (5% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $54,794 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,877 | $101,462 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $20,841 | $101,287 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $22,987 | $111,717 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $21,229 | $103,173 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,097 | $131,691 | 6.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $49,169
- Tuition and fees: $37,780
- Housing and meals: $10,940; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 450–535; SAT math: 400–535; ACT: 17–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,979 applicants, 1,705 admitted, 191 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 93%, ACT 17–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 57%, ACT 17–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (36 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,940 | $70,537 | $30,500 |
| Business Administration | $51,314 | $63,331 | $24,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,867 | $46,780 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $31,892 | $46,642 | $30,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $80,930 (Rockford, IL), $95,990 (IL), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $96,430 (Rockford, IL), $104,270 (IL), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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