Applying to Rockford

Acceptance RateSAT Median
57.23% 940
Rockford University's acceptance rate is 57.23% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,979 students applied and 1,705 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Rockford's acceptance rate is the 8th lowest among 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 940 and the ACT score is 22 at Rockford. Rockford's SAT score ranks 32nd out of 37 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 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Rockford University is 57.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.20%. 1,918 men and 1,022 women applied to Rockford and 1,055 men and 622 women students were accepted.
Among them, 110 men and 80 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). 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
Applicants2,9791,9181,02200
Admitted1,7051,05562200
Enrolled1911108000
Acceptance Rate 57.23%55.01%60.86%--
Yield 11.20%10.43%12.86%--
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 2024, 43 students (23% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 14 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Rockford.
The median SAT score is 940 with 490 SAT EBRW and 450 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 535 and the 25th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 535 and 25th percentile is 400 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 17 at Rockford. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Rockford University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Rockford
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total8509401070
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing450490535
SAT Math400450535
ACT Composite172223
ACT Math172124
ACT English172022
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
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master
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