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Rockford University Tuition and Fees

A private university by the name of Rockford University is located in Rockford, Illinois. Rockford University covers an area of 150 acres. It was in 1847 when the Rockford University was founded. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Rockford University has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Decus et Veritas (Latin) and its official colors are purple and white. Out of total 1,298 students enrolled at RU, 982 belon

$30,800

Tuition

$44,270

Cost of Attendance

$21,419

Net Price

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Rockford University Tuition and Fees

Rockford University is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at RU is quite moderate. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Rockford University comes to around $32,100, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $9,494, $1,200, and $3,680, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$30,930	$30,930
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Room & Board cost	$8,680	$8,680
Other Expenses	$3,460	$3,460
Total Cost of Attendance	$44,270	$44,270

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. What's more, at Rockford University, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $32,100 in a year. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,200 for books and supplies, $8,622 toward room and boarding, and $3,680 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $45,602 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$21,419

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$19,524

$30,001 to $48,000

$20,029

$48,001 to $75,000

$21,331

$75,001 to $110,000

$22,671

$110,000+

$25,631

As for the net cost for attending RU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Usually, the individuals who have a higher family income will be required to pay a higher net amount, too. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $22,166 at RU. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $21,868. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $20,380. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $19,975 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $24,088 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $26,843 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$79,396

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$824

Total interest paid

$19,479

Sum of Loan Payments

$98,875

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Rockford University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $79,396 for example. This will result in a $9,888 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $98,875 which is $19,479 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$30,930	$30,930
Room & Board Cost	$8,680	$8,680
Total Tuition & Fees	$39,610	$39,610

At Rockford University, the estimated tuition and fees for candidates who have enrolled in undergraduate programs are $32,100 per year. Alongside that, they will likewise need to shell out around $8,622 toward their room and boarding charges. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at RU adds up to $45,602.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$12,960	$12,960
Fees	$100	$100

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at RU, the amount stands at $13,060 per year. Of this amount, $12,960 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $100 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$720
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$795

The graduate and undergraduate courses have a varying cost per credit hour – which is the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend RU. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $217 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $246. Rockford University also offers a wide range of online programs across 47 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$8,680	$7,750
Other Expense	$3,460	$3,900
Book & Supplies	$1,200	$1,200

As far as the housing and related charges at RU are concerned, these expenses vary depending on whether the candidate chooses to live on-campus or off-campus. Students have to pay $12,954 per year for on-campus housing and $11,650 a year for off-campus lodging facilities. The room and boarding charges for on-campus students come to around $9,494, while the off-campus candidates would need to pay $7,750. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,200. The other expenses that students should plan for come to around $3,460 for on-campus candidates and $3,900 for the candidates who live off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$8,680

Off Campus

$7,750

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$3,460

Off Campus

$3,900

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,200

Off Campus

$1,200

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	NA	$115

Rockford University offers 1 online programs across 1 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the university is estimated to be around $229,532. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $22,166 for 2018-2019, $21,419 for 2017-2018, and $20,985 for 2016-2017.

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Credits

Masters of Arts in Teaching

Type: online

Cost per credit: $ 115

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