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Rockford College, also referred to as RC, was established in 1847 as Rockford Female Seminary. The college was rechristened as Rockford College in 1892. Located in Rockford, Illinois, it became a co-educational institution in the beginning of the academic year of 1955-56. More than a thousand students enroll every year.
The institution offers undergraduate and pre-professional programs in various fields of study, including, performing arts, classics, anthropology and sociology. The two graduate programs available are: Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Arts in Teaching. The RC curriculum and faculty is arranged in the following divisions:
The college athletics department fields both men’s and women’s teams for basketball, tennis, soccer and cross-country. Nicknamed as the Regents, the teams compete in the third division of NCAA. Recreational club sports, like, dodge ball are played on campus as well.
Rockford College is in Rockford, IL. 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 51% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at Rockford College. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 500 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 470 in 2007.
The most successful professors at Rockford College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,566 students study at the school (in 2007).
Students at Rockford College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in 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
http://www.rockford.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 266 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, teacher education, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, education, reading teaching, education of learning disabled, ... |
| Business And Management | 53 | business management, business administration, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | social studies, history, political science, economics, social services, English, German language, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Science | 7 | biochemistry, biology, chemistry |
| Music | 4 | various music studies, music, music history and theory |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockford College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 225 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 184 | 33 |
In 2007, Rockford College had a total enrollment of 1,566 students (1,202 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 30% |
| Graduate | 70% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 32% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 82% |
| Missouri | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
Rockford College offers campus housing for 351 of its 1,202 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rockford, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 710 | 363 | 51% | 116 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,950 |
| Room and board | $ 8,980 |
| Room charge | $ 3,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rockford College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174800)
Rockford College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $61,376 | 6 | $53,089 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $50,124 | 8 | $48,644 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $42,443 | 9 | $42,215 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $52,992 | 25 | $46,465 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | |
| Baseball | |
| Track |
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 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 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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