Rockford University's published cost of attendance is $49,169. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $20,877, middle-income families pay around $22,987, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,097.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $49,169 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,780 |
| Room and Board | $11,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,733 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,436 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,877 |
| $30–48k | $20,841 |
| $48–75k | $22,987 |
| $75–110k | $21,229 |
| $110k+ | $27,097 |
Rockford University's published cost of attendance is $49,169. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $20,877, middle-income families pay around $22,987, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,097. Azimuth ranks Rockford University #750 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap matters when comparing institutions. Rockford University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and individual aid packages vary within each income band shown above. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,274, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,982; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,145, median federal debt of $22,274 projects to a monthly payment of about $252 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Rockford University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,145, placing Rockford University in the 39.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Rockford University #740 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Rockford University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 48 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,537. Business Administration enrolls 30 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $63,331, while The Teacher Education program graduates 28 students earning $46,780. Kinesiology and Psychology, General round out the institution's primary degree offerings.
