Colleges in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford is a city in Illinois. According to Census data, the population is 282,762 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, eight colleges are active for serving college programs in Rockford, Illinois. In addition, there are 14 colleges located within 30 miles from Rockford.
By school type, there are one public and seven private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, three 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Eight schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Rockford, Illinois is $17,993 for Illinois residents and $20,600 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 54.91% and the average SAT score is 980. A total of 10,883 students enrolled in schools in Rockford, Illinois, of which 2,729 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Rockford, Illinois
The following table lists 8 colleges located in Rockford and 7 schools near Rockford, Illinois ordered by distance from Rockford. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Rockford | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford, IL Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.90 miles | $16,699 | 473 | 68% | 23 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rockford University Rockford, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 2.40 miles | $37,300 | 1,181 | 40% | 10 to 1 | $14,060 | 54.9% | 980 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford Rockford, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.81 miles | $13,684 | 166 | - | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 3.38 miles | $13,546 | 2,475 | 54% | 11 to 1 | $4,726 | - | - |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford Rockford, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.31 miles | $19,500 | 77 | - | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rock Valley College Rockford, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.83 miles | $21,344 | 5,861 | 36% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Saint Anthony College of Nursing Rockford, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 5.08 miles | $27,811 | 242 | - | 6 to 1 | $18,987 | - | - |
| First Class Cosmetology School Beloit, WI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 16.61 miles | $18,490 | 98 | - | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Beloit College Beloit, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 16.99 miles | $58,554 | 964 | 71% | 10 to 1 | - | 65.9% | 1,290 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI Public, 2-4 years valid | 23.19 miles | $5,927 | 2,391 | 41% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Kishwaukee College Malta, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 24.15 miles | $13,800 | 2,581 | 36% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hair Professionals Career College Sycamore, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 27.17 miles | $17,550 | 62 | - | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Public, 4 years four-years | 27.23 miles | $12,700 | 15,649 | 53% | 14 to 1 | $9,090 | 70.7% | - |
| Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology Dekalb, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 27.85 miles | $18,100 | 77 | - | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Janesville Janesville, WI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 29.06 miles | $7,490 | 83 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $20,600 | 10,883 | 50% | 14 to 1 | $12,591 | 54.9% | 980 |