Rockford, IL
Roughly 57 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 54% to 57% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,297 | 1,246 | 170 | 54% |
| 2020 | 2,021 | 1,027 | 212 | 51% |
| 2021 | 1,692 | 1,130 | 202 | 67% |
| 2022 | 2,779 | 1,526 | 168 | 55% |
| 2023 | 2,979 | 1,705 | 191 | 57% |
Fall 2023 applicants
622 of 1,022 women and 1,055 of 1,918 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Rockford University has an acceptance rate of 57% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,705 of 2,979 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 57 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,979 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 191 enrolled.
No. Rockford University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 54% to 57% — it has become less selective.