- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–535 reading and writing, 400–535 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–23 composite
- Average net price: $24,098 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Rockford University reported: an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Rockford University reviews each application.
Rockford University GPA requirements
Rockford University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Rockford University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Rockford University acceptance rate
Rockford University admitted 1,599 of 1,721 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Rockford University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Rockford, Illinois, with 983 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Rockford University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 490 | 535 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 450 | 535 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 14 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 956 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Rockford University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Rockford University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,098 a year at Rockford University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Rockford University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Rockford University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Rockford University?
A lot: Rockford University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, essay or personal statement, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Rockford University students have?
The middle 50% of Rockford University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–535 in reading and writing and 400–535 in math; ACT composite 17–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is it easy to get into Rockford University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Rockford University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Rockford University?
Rockford University's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,599 of 1,721 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Rockford University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Rockford University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Rockford University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 30% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Rockford University look for?
Rockford University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Rockford University?
Yes. Rockford University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Rockford University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,098 a year at Rockford University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Rockford University look at legacy status?
Yes. Rockford University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Rockford University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Rockford UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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