Rockford University Acceptance Rate
Rockford, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,979
- Admitted
- 1,705
- Yield
- 11.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Rockford University's acceptance rate has risen from 54.8% in 2014–15 to 57.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,978 to 2,979 (+51%) over that period.
Its 57.2% rate makes Rockford University more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (60.9% for women vs 55% for men, a 5.9-point gap). Rockford University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 11.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,978 | 1,084 | 54.8% | 147 |
| 2015–16 | 2,250 | 1,211 | 53.8% | 168 |
| 2016–17 | 3,013 | 1,640 | 54.4% | 163 |
| 2017–18 | 2,401 | 1,118 | 46.6% | 152 |
| 2018–19 | 2,682 | 1,315 | 49% | 161 |
| 2019–20 | 2,297 | 1,246 | 54.2% | 152 |
| 2020–21 | 2,021 | 1,027 | 50.8% | 212 |
| 2021–22 | 1,692 | 1,130 | 66.8% | 202 |
| 2022–23 | 2,779 | 1,526 | 54.9% | 168 |
| 2023–24 | 2,979 | 1,705 | 57.2% | 191 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,022 | 622 | 60.9% |
| Men | 1,918 | 1,055 | 55% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–535 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 400–535 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 7% |
How Rockford University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Rockford University's acceptance rate?
Rockford University's acceptance rate is 57.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,705 admitted of 2,979 applicants).
Is Rockford University test optional?
Rockford University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Rockford University?
Rockford University received 2,979 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,705.
What SAT score do you need for Rockford University?
Admitted students at Rockford University typically scored 450–535 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–535 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Rockford University getting harder to get into?
Rockford University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.8% in 2014–15 to 57.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.rockford.edu/.