Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-time undergraduate enrollment is defined as registration in 12-18 semester credit hours, including credit or audit coursework. Courses may be taken during the day, evening, or a combination of both during the fall or spring semesters.
 
Students enrolled in more than 18 credit hours during a fall or spring semester will be charged $910 per credit hour for each credit hour beyond 18, in addition to the standard full-time tuition rate.
 
 

2026-2027 Academic Year

Tuition $39,870
Summer Courses $695 per credit hour (undergraduate courses)
Tuition Deposit $100
Housing Deposit $100
Activity fee $300
Security fee $100 commuter student; $200 residential student
Technology fee $50 per term

 

2025-2026 Academic Year

Tuition $39,090
Summer Courses $680 per credit hour (undergraduate courses)
Tuition Deposit $100
Housing Deposit $100
Activity fee $300
Security fee $100 commuter student; $200 residential student
Technology fee $50 per term
 
 

2024-2025 Academic Year

Tuition $37,230
Summer Courses $680 per credit hour (undergraduate courses)
Tuition Deposit $100
Housing Deposit $100
Activity fee $300
Security fee $100 commuter student; $200 residential student
Technology fee $50 per term

*Tuition and fees are subject to change for future academic years.

Part-Time Enrollment

Part-time undergraduate enrollment is defined as registration in fewer than 12 semester credit hours during the fall or spring semester. This includes all coursework taken for credit or audit, including tutorials and independent study.

 

2026-2027 Academic Year

Tuition $910 per credit hour
Summer Tuition $695 per credit hour
Registration Fee $100 per term (non-refundable)
Technology Fee $50 per term
 

2025-2026 Academic Year

Tuition $890 per credit hour
Summer Tuition $680 per credit hour
Registration Fee $100 per term (non-refundable)
Technology Fee $50 per term
 

2024-2025 Academic Year

Tuition $890 per credit hour
Summer Tuition $680 per credit hour
Registration Fee $100 per term (non-refundable)
Technology Fee $50 per term
 
*Tuition and fees subject to change for future academic years.


Financial Aid for Part-Time Students

The Undergraduate Part-Time Student Grant provides $150 per credit hour up to $900 per semester to part-time students in good academic standing, and that meet the following criteria:

  • The part-time grant voucher must be completed every semester and is due to Student Administrative Services within 10 days of the start of each semester (the voucher can be obtained by contacting SAS)
  • Payment in full or an approved payment plan must be received along with the voucher.
Students who are receiving any form of financial assistance, including, but not limited to grant, scholarship, discounted tuition, loans and tuition remission or employer reimbursement, are not eligible.
 

Health Insurance

All full-time and/or residential students are required to maintain active health insurance coverage. Rockford University operates under a mandatory insurance with waiver policy.

Students are initially charged the University health insurance fee (see current rates below). This fee will be waived once the student:

1. Provides proof of health insurance coverage (copy of insurance card, front & back)
2. Completes the online health insurance waiver form. 

For additional information, please contact the Lang Wellness Center at 815-226-4083.

2025-2026 Academic Year

Domestic insurance ($5,000 basic policy) $ 2,530 annually (est)

2024-2025 Academic Year

Domestic insurance ($5,000 basic policy) $ 2,200 annually (est)

 

International Students

For questions regarding health insurance requirements for international students, contact the Lang Wellness Center at 815-226-4083 or the Office of Global Affairs at 815-394-5112.

 

Student Athletes

Students participating in intercollegiate athletics must carry primary health insurance that is not the University student insurance plan. Rockford University provides secondary (excess) insurance coverage for athletic participation. Student-athletes are responsible for securing their own primary insurance in order to be eligible to participate.

Room & Board 

All residential students are required to enroll in a University meal plan. First-year residential students are required to select the 19-meal plan. 
The 19, 15, and 10 meal plans correspond to the number of meals (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) a student may use during a seven-day period.
 

Residence hall room and meal plan rates for the full 2026-2027 academic year:

Double room $ 6,670
Single room (subject to availability) $ 6,670
Super single room (subject to availability) $ 6,670
Double as single (subject to availability) $ 6,670
Suite $ 6,670
   
19 meal plan / traditional $50 flex $ 5,780
15 meal plan / traditional $75 flex $ 5,580
175 block plan/ $325 flex $ 5,490
Commuter 80 Block Plan $565 per semester
Commuter 100 Block Plan $695 per semester

 

Residence hall room and meal plan rates for the full 2025-2026 academic year:

Double room $ 6,480
Single room (subject to availability) $ 6,480
Super single room (subject to availability) $ 6,480
Double as single (subject to availability) $ 6,480
Suite $ 6,480
   
19 meal plan / traditional $50 flex $ 5,510
15 meal plan / traditional $75 flex $ 5,310
10 meal plan/ $325 flex $ 5,220

 

Residence hall room and meal plan rates for the full 2024-2025 academic year:

Double room $ 6,170
Single room (subject to availability) $ 6,170
Super single room (subject to availability) $ 6,170
Double as single (subject to availability) $ 6,170
Suite $ 6,170
   
19 meal plan / traditional $50 flex $ 5,250
15 meal plan / traditional $75 flex $ 5,060
10 meal plan/ $325 flex $ 4,970
 
*Residential housing and meal plan rates are subject to change for future academic years.
 

Cost of Attendance Budgets

 

2025-2026 Full-Time Student Cost of Attendance Budget

  Full Time Full Time Full Time
  On-Campus With Relative Off-Campus
Tuition & Fees $39,690 $39,690 $39,690
Housing and Food $11,990 $2,200 $7,200
Books and supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Transportation $1,600 $2,300 $2,300
Loan processing fees $210 $210 $210
Personal Expenses $4,230 $4,230 $4,230
Total $58,920 $49,830 $54,830
Direct Cost $51,680 $39,690 $39,690
Budget-1 Semester $29,460 $24,915 $27,415
Direct Cost-1 Semester $25,840 $19,845 $19,845
 

2025-2026 Part-Time Student Cost of Attendance Budget

  3/4 Time 3/4 Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time 1/2 Time 1/2 Time
  On-Campus With Relative Off-Campus On-Campus With Relative Off-Campus
             
Tuition & Fees $23,417 $23,417 $23,417 $17,067 $17,067 $17,067
Housing & Food $11,990 $2,200 $7,200 $11,990 $2,200 $7,200
Books & Supplies $900 $900 $900 $600 $600 $600
Transportation $1,200 $1,725 $1,725 $800 $1,150 $1,150
Loan Processing Fee $210 $210 $210 $210 $210 $210
Personal Expenses $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230
Total Budget $41,947 $32,682 $37,682 $34,897 $25,457 $30,457
Direct Cost $35,407 $23,417 $23,417 $29,057 $17,067 $17,067
Budget-1 Semester $20,974 $16,341 $18,841 $17,448 $12,728 $15,228
Direct Cost-1 Semester $17,704 $11,709 $11,709 $14,528 $8,533 $8,533
 

2024-2025 Full-Time Cost of Attendance Budget

  Full time on campus Full time with relative Full time off campus      
Tuition & Fees $37,830 $37,830 $37,830      
Housing and Food $11,420 $2,200 $7,200      
Books and supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200      
Transportation $1,600 $2,300 $2,300      
Loan processing fees $210 $210 $210      
Personal Expenses $4,230 $4,230 $4,230      
Total $56,490 $47,970 $52,970      
Direct Cost $49,250 $37,830 $37,830      
Budget for 1 semester $28,245 $23,985 $26,485      
Direct Cost for 1 semester $24,625 $18,915 $18,915      
             

Part-Time Student Budget

            
             
  3/4 time on campus 3/4 time with relative 3/4 time off campus 1/2 time on campus 1/2 time with relative 1/2 time off campus
Tuition & Fees $22,320 $22,320 $22,320 $16,267 $16,267 $16,267
Housing and Food $11,420 $2,200 $7,200 $11,420 $2,200 $7,200
Books and Supplies $900 $900 $900 $600 $600 $600
Transportation $1,200 $1,725 $1,725 $800 $1,150 $1,150
Loan Processing Fees $210 $210 $210 $210 $210 $210
Personal Expenses $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230
Total Budget $40,280 $31,585 $36,585 $33,527 $24,657 $29,657
Direct Cost $33,740 $22,320 $22,320 $27,687 $16,267 $16,267
Budget for 1 semester $20,140 $15,792 $18,292 $16,763 $12,328 $14,828
Direct Cost for 1 semester $16,870 $11,160 $11,160 $13,843 $8,133

 

 

$8,133

 

 

Student Administrative Services (SAS)
Nelson Hall--1st floor
5050 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108
815-394-3700
Fax: 815-394-5174
sas@rockford.edu

Hours:
Monday - Friday:  8:30 am to 5:00 pm