Rockford University Admission
Acceptance Rate
57.23%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.20%
Freshmen Enrollment
168
SAT Scores
940
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,779 students have applied and 1,526 students have allowed to admit to Rockford University (Acceptance rate: 54.91%). Rockford's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 11.01 % where 168 students have finally enrolled out of 1,526 admitted students.
Rockford acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Greenville University and Judson University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.27%).
Rockford enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 22.16%).
How to Apply to Rockford University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Rockford. Rockford offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.rockford.edu/admission/firstyear/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.rockford.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.rockford.edu/admission/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Rockford University/Freshman-Students |
| Veterans Tuition | www.rockford.edu/admission/financialaid/yellowribbon/ |
| Athletic | www.rockford.edu/community/sas/consumerinformation/ |
| Disability Service | www.rockford.edu/community/campus/lang/disabilityservices/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Rockford and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Rockford University is 940 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Rockford University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,039). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford University | 940 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,039 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Rockford University, 69 students submitted SAT scores (41% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 940 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 430 | 490 | 558 |
| Mathematics | 410 | 490 | 528 |
| Total | 840 | 980 | 1,086 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Rockford University, 7 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 12 | 18 | 20 |
| English | 11 | 14 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 14 | 17 | 23 |
Rockford Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Rockford University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |