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Rockford University

Rockford University
5050 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

Official telephone: (815) 226-4000
Fax number: (815) 226-2822
Website: www.rockford.edu
Rockford University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jennifer Nordstrom,
Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Admission and Strategic Mar
Contacting the office: 815 226-4050
800 892-2984 (toll free)
815 226-2822 (fax)
rcadmissions@rockford.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: March 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 19, minimum 2.65 GPA, and rank in top half of secondary school class required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 15 for SAT I/ACT, August 15 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Lab: 3 required, 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 2 required, 2 recommended
Total: 15 required, 15 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Entrance exam required of nursing program applicants. Audition required of performing arts program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Tuition deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 semester

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