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 belong to undergraduate courses while 222 are postgraduate students. The school has an academic staff of 72 Full-Time Faculty who teach various courses to the students. Interestingly, Rockford University has an ethnically diverse student population. At RU around 54% are white, 20% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 10% are Black or African American. And, at the university, around 72% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 57% of the students are females and 43% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Jane Addams, Mark Pedowitz, Ellen Gates Starr, and Julia Lathrop in its 173 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. RU offers a total of 65 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by HLC Higher Learning Commission, and NLN (National League for Nursing).
