Applying to Rockford

Acceptance RateSAT Median
54.91% 980
Rockford University's acceptance rate is 54.91% for 2023 admission. A total of 2,779 students applied and 1,526 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Rockford's acceptance rate is the 7th lowest among 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 980 and the ACT score is 18 at Rockford. Rockford's SAT score ranks 30th out of 36 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Rockford, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Rockford University is 54.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.01%. 1,638 men and 1,128 women applied to Rockford and 813 men and 703 women students were accepted.
13 applicants who has another gender applied and 10 were accepted.
Among them, 97 men and 69 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Rockford.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Rockford
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,7791,6381,128130
Admitted1,526813703100
Enrolled168976920
Acceptance Rate 54.91%49.63%62.32%76.92%-
Yield 11.01%11.93%9.82%20.00%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Rockford University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 69 students (41% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 7 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Rockford.
The median SAT score is 980 with 490 SAT EBRW and 490 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 558 and the 25th percentile is 430. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 528 and 25th percentile is 410 .
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 20 and 25th percentile score of 12 at Rockford. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 14.
The SAT and ACT scores at Rockford University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,083, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Rockford
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total8409801086
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing430490558
SAT Math410490528
ACT Composite121820
ACT Math141723
ACT English111421
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Rockford University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Rockford. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Rockford University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Rockford Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Rockford.
Admission Information for Applying to Rockford
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.rockford.edu/admission/firstyear/
Online Applicationwww.rockford.edu/admission/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master
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