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Guidance Counselors and Admission Staff alike strive to provide the support necessary to ease the transition from high school to a university. Providing information on the vast amount of opportunities is part of the process. Below is a helpful resource to assist you as you serve and change the lives of students.
 
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FAST FACTS

• Enrollment: 871 undergraduates (1391 total students)
• Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1
• Admission requirements:
  
  • First-year students: 2.65 GPA, 19 ACT or equivalent SAT, top ½ graduating class
  • Transfer students (12 or more 100-level college courses): 2.3 GPA
  
  If academic records fall below standard, a student may be allowed to petition for admission
  

• Majors and minors: Learn more about our over 80 majors, minors and programs! Popular programs include: Education, Nursing, Pre-Med, Business, Psychology and Performing Arts.
  

• Tuition and fees: $33,630 for tuition room and board. View the complete list.

• Academic Calendar

• Athletic Division: NCAA Division III; Northern Athletics Conference

• Distinctions: Rockford University is a Princeton Review "Best in the Midwest” university for seven years running, a University with a Conscience, a Phi Beta Kappa School and more…
  
  

Admission steps
A printable checklist is available here! Start the process with these first steps:

• Complete an application – students can apply online for FREE at
  www.rockford.edu/?ApplyNow

• Submit official transcripts
  • Transfer students should submit official transcripts from each institution attended
    

• Submit ACT or SAT scores (first-year students)
  ACT Code: 1122

SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a variety of scholarships available at Rockford University! Below are a few of the opportunities available.

Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarships are awarded each fall to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. All recipients must live on campus and become active participants in campus life. The Presidential Scholarships are highly competitive and are limited to 10 recipients per year. Award amounts reach up to full tuition.

Criteria are as follows:

First-Year Students

• 3.65 minimum GPA
• 29 minimum ACT/SAT equivalent

Transfer Students

• 3.65 minimum GPA
• 30 completed college credits
• Must submit ACT score

Qualified students will receive an application from the Office the Admission. The Presidential Scholarship is available to Domestic students. GPA is calculated on an unweighted 4 point scale.

Presidential Scholarship application materials must be received by January 31. Students must be admitted to Rockford University by January 24.

Trustee Scholarship
Trustee Scholarships are awarded each fall to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. All recipients must live on campus and become active participants in campus life. The Trustee Scholarships are competitive and limited to 10 recipients per year. Award amounts reach up to $20,000.

Criteria are as follows:

First-Year Students

• 3.50 minimum GPA
• 27 minimum ACT/SAT equivalent

Transfer Students

• 3.50 minimum GPA
• 30 completed college credits

Qualified students will receive an application from the Office of Admission. The Trustee Scholarship is available to Domestic students. GPA is calculated on an unweighted 4 point scale.

Trustee Scholarship application materials must be received by January 31. Students must be admitted to Rockford University by January 24.

Dean's Scholarship

Dean's Scholarships are awarded each fall and spring to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. Dean's Scholarships recognize a high level of academic achievement and co-curricular activity involvement. Limited to 25 recipients per year. Award amounts reach up to $15,000.

Criteria are as follows:

First-Year Students

• 3.35 minimum GPA
• 25 minimum ACT/SAT equivalent

Transfer Students

• 3.35 minimum GPA
• 12 completed college credits

Qualified students will receive an application from the Office of Admission. The Dean's Scholarship is available to Domestic students. GPA is calculated on an unweighted 4 point scale.

Dean's Scholarship application materials must be received by January 31. Students must be admitted to Rockford University by January 24.

Merit Scholarship
Merit Awards are given each fall and spring to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. Merit Awards recognize strong academic achievement and co-curricular activity involvement. Award amounts reach up to $10,400.

Regent Award
Regent Awards are given each fall and spring to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. Regent Awards are based on academic achievement and co-curricular activity involvement. Award amounts reach up to $6,900.

The Merit Scholarship and Regent Award do not require a separate application. There is no deadline.

Clubs and Organizations
Rockford University offers over 25 clubs and organizations to fit just about any interest. Students can also start their own clubs. Movies, concerts, athletics, intramurals and more are offered year-round, along with traditional events such as Homecoming and April Weekend. The Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement provides outlets for service-oriented experiences, and students can become service fellows and earn scholarships while making a difference.

Athletics
Rockford University is an NCAA Division III competitor and participates in the NAC conference.

Men’s sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country and Track, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Visit us!
We openly invite and encourage students and families to set up a visit to learn more about Rockford University. We also offer appointments with an admission counselor and tours Monday-Saturday – give us a call at 815.226.4050 to schedule a visit!

We would love to have a group from your school visit us and experience Rockford University. In addition, Rockford University is pleased to visit your high school and provide financial aid presentations or classroom visits (either an admission counselor or Rockford University faculty member). Please contact Rebecca Miziniak at rmiziniak@rockford.edu if you would like to set up a group visit to campus or a program at your school.

Refer a student! Simply e-mail rcadmissions@rockford.edu and provide a prospective student’s full name, address, phone number and/or e-mail address and we will send information directly to the student!

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