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University description (as per official university website)
Its mission is to educate men and women to lead responsible 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 a modern and changing global society.
Undergraduate Students
* 699 full-time
* 117 part-time
* 66 accelerated degree program
First-Year Students
* 46% male, 54% female
* average high school GPA = 3.10
* average ACT = 21
Ethnicity
* 69% White, non-Hispanic
* 8% Black, non-Hispanic
* 7% Hispanic
* 3% Asian or Pacific Islander
* 12% Race/Ethnicity Unknown
Where they're from
12 states: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin
Financial Aid - Over 90% receive financial aid.
Scholarships:
- 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 $20,000.
- TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP
Trustee Scholarships are awarded each fall to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. The Trustee Scholarships are competitive and limited to 25 recipients per year. Award amounts reach up to $15,000.
- 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. Award amounts reach up to $9,000.
- MERIT AWARD
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 $7,500.
- 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 $5,000. |
