by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,019 undergraduates in 2020, Rockford is a small, private university located in Rockford, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Rockford offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Rockford. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Rockford Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Rockford does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Rockford Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Rockford for Veterans Guide.
Rockford offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Rockford has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,019 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 948 (93.0%). Part-time attendance was 71 (7.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 948 | 71 | 1,019 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Rockford receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Rockford #650 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Rockford by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Rockford Diversity Guide.
Rockford has a total of 296 student athletes, 207 men and 89 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,704,033 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,519,949 |
| Net | $184,084 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rockford University Athletics