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Rockford College is in Rockford, Illinois. Rockford is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Rockford College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Rockford College include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 49% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at Rockford College.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Rockford College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,376 students study at the school (in 2005). Many of the students at Rockford College are in their forties, or even older.
Part-time study is common at the school. Rockford College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference and Upper Midwest Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rockford College seeks to educate men and women to lead responsible and productive lives by means of a curriculum grounded in liberal arts learning and complemented and extended by professional and practical experiences. Through the total academic and co-curricular experience, Rockford College strives to prepare students for fulfilling lives, careers, and participation in modern and changing global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Rockford College
5050 E State St
Rockford, IL 61108-2393
General Phone: (815) 226-4000
Admissions Phone: (815) 226-4050
Financial Aid Phone: (815) 394-5289
http://www.rockford.edu
Rockford College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 257 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, education, reading teaching, education of learning disabled, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, accounting, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | history, social studies, political science, economics, English, Spanish language, Romance languages, German language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Science | 11 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Music | 2 | various music studies, music history and theory, music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockford College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 217 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 209 | 12 |
In 2005, Rockford College had a total enrollment of 1,376 students (1,040 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 28% |
| Graduate | 72% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 94% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Rockford College offers campus housing for 383 of its 1,040 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rockford, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 749 | 370 | 49% | 270 | 73% |
| Men | 300 | 148 | 49% | 108 | 73% |
| Women | 449 | 222 | 49% | 162 | 73% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (815) 226-4050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,460 |
| Room and board | $ 7,190 |
| Room charge | $ 4,441 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,020 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,940 |
Financial Aid:
Rockford College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (815) 394-5289
Rockford College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $58,745 | 6 | $48,557 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $50,732 | 7 | $45,509 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $40,034 | 13 | $41,632 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $52,293 | 26 | $44,274 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
| Track | Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockford College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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