Rockford University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
7%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rockford University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
40.4%(404)
Hispanic
17.9%(179)
African American
13.5%(135)
Asian
2.8%(28)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
3.2%(32)
Unknown
21.9%(219)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment1,440
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Rockford University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Rockford University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.4%(484)
Women
56.0%(625)
Other
0.6%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men484

34% of total enrollment

Women625

43% of total enrollment

Other7

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rockford University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 50% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
25.3%(245)
20-21
32.1%(311)
22-24
25.0%(242)
25+
17.6%(170)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.4%(1)
22-24
14.6%(41)
25+
85.1%(239)

Age Diversity Insights

50%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rockford University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 64% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
63.9%(122)
Out-of-State
29.3%(56)
International
6.8%(13)

Regional Representation

In-State122

64% of student body

Out-of-State56

29% of student body

International13

7% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age