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54.9%Acceptance
$37,300Tuition
956Students
38%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,794Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$37,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,300
Average Net Price
$23,066
Students Receiving Financial Aid
41.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,940
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,750
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,440
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,274
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$236/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
59.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
41.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $21,950
$30,001 – $48,000 $20,840
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,448
$75,001 – $110,000 $24,280
$110,001+ $26,869

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $23,066 annually after financial aid, well below the $37,300 sticker price. Lower-income students get the deepest discounts, with families earning under $30,000 paying $21,950 per year. Even high earners above $110,000 pay just $26,869 annually. Over four years, expect total costs between $87,800 and $107,476 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $22,274 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $236. With median earnings hitting $54,794 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 5% of typical graduate income. The 58% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially after leaving Rockford.

Lower-income students get the best financial deal here. The $21,950 net price for families under $30,000 makes this private education accessible to working-class students, especially those pursuing the university's well-regarded nursing and education programs.

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