Rockford Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Rockford University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Rockford University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Rockford University (Rockford)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Rockford's acceptance rate is 92.91% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,721 students applied and 1,599 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Rockford.

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).

Rockford's acceptance rate places 38th out of 59 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 940 and the ACT score is 20 at Rockford. Rockford's SAT score ranks 28th out of 34 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Rockford's yield rate is 13.38%, which is significantly lower by 16.05 percentage points (approximately 54.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Rockford at Illinois colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Rockford's acceptance rate is 92.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.38%. 995 men and 708 women applied to Rockford and 916 men and 666 women students were accepted.

Among them, 115 men and 99 women were enrolled in Rockford. You can explore the Rockford's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Rockford
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,721	995	708	0	0
Admitted	1,599	916	666	0	0
Enrolled	214	115	99	0	0
Acceptance Rate	92.91%	92.06%	94.07%	-	-
Yield	13.38%	12.55%	14.86%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Rockford University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 64 students (30% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 11 students (5% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Rockford.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 940, including 490 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 450 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 535 and the 25th percentile is 450. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 535 and the 25th percentile is 400.

The median ACT composite score is 20, with a 75th percentile score of 23 and a 25th percentile score of 17 at Rockford. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 20.

How competitive is Rockford's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Rockford University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,106, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Rockford
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	850	940	1,070
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	450	490	535
SAT Math	400	450	535
ACT Composite	17	20	23
ACT Math	17	20	24
ACT English	14	20	23

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Rockford University 2025 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 required, but considered in admission process at Rockford. The english proficiency test is required .

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 GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Rockford:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.rockford.edu/admission/firstyear/
Online Application: www.rockford.edu/admission/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Rockford?

Rockford is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 92.91%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Rockford?

Rockford recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Rockford is 940, and the average ACT score is 20. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Rockford require essays or personal statements?

Rockford recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Rockford admission?

Rockford does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Rockford does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Rockford requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Rockford requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Rockford?

The institutional SAT code for Rockford is 1665.