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$37,780
per year
In-State Tuition
93%
Acceptance Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
Rockford University is an educational institution in Rockford, IL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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In-State Students
Rockford offers first-year merit awards of up to $13,000 to $20,000 a year by GPA, plus competitive full and 75% tuition awards. The Horizon Grant needs Pell and MAP eligibility, so it is not listed.
For students entering Fall 2026-Spring 2027
Deans Scholarship (GPA 3.8 or higher)
Competitive$20,000 per year
Full-time first-year students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher may receive up to $20,000 a year; the award is not guaranteed at that amount. You receive only the award for your band.
Academic Excellence Scholarship (GPA 3.40-3.799)
Competitive$18,000 per year
Full-time first-year students with a GPA of 3.40-3.799 may receive up to $18,000 a year; the award is not guaranteed at that amount. You receive only the award for your band.
Founders Award (GPA 3.0-3.399)
Competitive$17,000 per year
Full-time first-year students with a GPA of 3.0-3.399 may receive up to $17,000 a year; the award is not guaranteed at that amount. You receive only the award for your band.
Recognition Award (GPA 2.65-2.999)
Competitive$16,000 per year
Full-time first-year students with a GPA of 2.65-2.999 may receive up to $16,000 a year; the award is not guaranteed at that amount. You receive only the award for your band.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$20,877
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$54,794
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,274
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Private University
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Winnebago County
Control
Private
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