SAT and ACT scores

Rockford University SAT and ACT scores

Rockford, IL · private college · 968 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%850–1070Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing450–53525th to 75th percentile
SAT Math400–53525th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%17–2325th to 75th percentile
Average SAT956Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT43–68From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate93%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Rockford University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Rockford University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Rockford University scored 850 to 1070, with an average of 956. A score at or above 960 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Rockford University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 17 to 23. A 23 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Rockford University require the SAT or ACT?

Rockford University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Rockford University accept the CLT?

Rockford University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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