Not many colleges have graduated a Nobel laureate. We have. Her name was Jane Addams. Long before she won the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize, she was a Rockford College student. At Rockford College, we’re still educating students like Jane – activists, intellectuals, humanitarians, and peacemakers. Our liberal arts program is designed for those rare individuals who have a vision for changing the world, who care about social action and public service.

Learn more about Alumna Jane Addams

Today, Rockford College enrolls 1,200 students from more than 20 countries around the world. We’re looking for students who share our passion for social justice and civic engagement. At Rockford, our students aren’t just “preparing” to make a difference in the world. They’re making a difference now.

Rockford College offers:

• Accredited university-level courses
• Fewer than 20 students per class
• State-of-the-art wireless Internet
• More than 20 majors
• Easy access to Chicago
• On-campus housing and food service

At Rockford College, our vision is to be Jane Addams’ college in the 21st century. We seek to create a world that is more just, more humane, and more democratic. Students at Rockford College today, like Jane Addams before them, think critically, act compassionately, and embrace the ideals of citizenship. If you share our commitment to critical thinking and compassionate action, we invite you to join us.