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Rockford University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range840 to 1086

ACT Range17 to 23

Average GPA3.25

Acceptance Rate92.9%

Rockford’s 92.9% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many applicants, so your strategy should focus on showing you are ready to do well once you arrive. Since Rockford is test-optional, submit scores only if they strengthen your file. A useful target is near the top of the range, about a 1086 SAT or 23 ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Rockford University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Rockford University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 983 students. Rockford has a freshman retention rate of 65% and a 6-year graduation rate of 47%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

Rockford, IL

Undergrad Enrollment983

Freshman Retention65%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation Rate47%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Rockford?

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Key Rockford University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Rockford, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. For Rockford’s Early Action deadline, plan on October as the last retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Rockford’s tuition and fees are $37,730. The average merit award is $21,561, and 88% of students receive aid, giving many families a starting point for estimating net cost.

Tuition and Fees$37,730

Room and Board$10,940

Average Merit Award$21,561

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid88%

Average Aid Package$22,027

Average Debt at Grad$32,732

For Rockford University, tuition, fees, room and board total about $48,670 per year before aid. Aid is common, with 88% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $22,027. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $21,561 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $32,732.