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ACT
19/23
SAT
840/1060
Estimated Cost
$43,130
Financial Aid
$23,762
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Rockford University
Rockford University is a private American liberal arts college in Rockford, Illinois. 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 university is known as the alma mater of Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams, who was a member of the class of 1881.
Rockford University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#872 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#45 of 274
2024 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#36 of 208
Most Popular Majors
Out of 17 majors categories at Rockford University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Rockford University within four or six years.