Rockford University Graduate Schools

Rockford University (referred to as Rockford) is a Private, 4 years school located in Rockford, IL. Rockford University is a historically black school. Rockford University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Rockford University is $13,895 in average. The school has 230 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,181 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Rockford University (referred to as Rockford) is a Private, 4 years school located in Rockford, IL. Rockford University is a historically black school. Rockford University is a tribal college. It is classified as a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Rockford Directory Information
School NameRockford University (Rockford)
Address5050 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108-2311
Phone815-226-4186
Webhttps://www.rockford.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.rockford.edu/admission/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.rockford.edu/admission/financialaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Rockford University is $13,895 in average. The school has 230 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,181 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 56 graduate programs through Master's.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$13,895
Student Population230
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's
Number of Programs56 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Rockford University is $13,895 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $760.
Rockford University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Rockford University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Rockford University is $13,895. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.06% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$12,960$100
2019-2020$12,960$100
2020-2021$13,140$115
2021-2022$13,500$115
2022-2023$13,680$215
The graduate school tuition & fees of Rockford is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in Illinois. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,532 and the Illinois graduate tuition is $18,843 (public) / $20,716 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Rockford University$13,895
All Graduate Schools$16,006$19,532
Public$11,452$20,604
Private$19,609
Illinois Graduate Schools$18,869$19,862
Public$11,983$18,843
Private$20,716
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $14,310 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Rockford University. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.74% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $11,650. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$8,680$3,460$7,750$3,900
2019-2020$9,494$3,460$7,750$3,900
2020-2021$9,770$3,460$7,750$3,900
2021-2022$10,040$3,460$7,750$3,900
2022-2023$10,410$3,460$7,750$3,900
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $760 at Rockford University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 1.33% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$720
2019-2020$720
2020-2021$730
2021-2022$750
2022-2023$760

Graduate Programs at Rockford

Rockford University offers 11 graduate programs for Master's. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 103 students have completed their study at Rockford University.
Offered Degrees at Rockford University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree110103
Total110103
The most popular program at Rockford University is the Business Administration and Management program and last year 46 students have earned/completed their degree program.
Rockford University offers 11 programs through Master's. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 103 students have completed their graduate studies.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 57 completers-
Education1-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Special Education and Teaching3-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities0-
Elementary Education and Teaching12-
Secondary Education and Teaching11-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching7-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Reading Teacher Education1-
Education (other)22-
Business [+] 46 completers-
Business Administration and Management46$64,800
Total103

Graduate Student Population at Rockford

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 244 students enrolled into Rockford University graduate schools where it has total 1,181 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 67 full-time and 177 part-time graduate students. By gender, 92 male and 152 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total24492152
Full-time672839
Part-tme17764113
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 127 White (52.05%), 15 Black/African American (6.15%), 19 Hispanic (7.79%), 2 Asian (0.82%), and 81 students with other races. 7 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total24492152
American Indian/Native American000
Asian202
Black/African American1596
Hispanic19613
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1274978
Two More312
Un-Known712447
Non-resident Alien734
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Rockford University. 37 students are aged 20 to 24 (15.16% of total students), 20 students are aged above 50 (8.20%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Rockford University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total24492152
Age 22-24371621
Age 25-29632043
Age 30-34391623
Age 35-39291019
Age 40-49552134
Age 50-6420812
Age Un-Known110

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