International Admission

Admission for international students to Rockford University is determined after an applicant has submitted the following materials for review to the appropriate Office of Admission.

  • Completed international application for admission
  • $50 USD application fee
  • High school and/or college transcripts.*
  • Evidence of English language proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following:
    • Appropriate TOEFL, IELTS, ACT, SAT, or GMAT scores
      • Appropriate TOEFL scores (all scores reflect Internet-based test)
        • ≥79: Normal admission (≥213 computer-based, ≥550 paper-based)
        • 77 – 78: Conditional Admission (210 computer-based, 547 paper-based)
      • Appropriate IELTS (Academic Version) scores
        • ≥ 6.0 band score: Normal Admission
        • 5.5 band score: Conditional Admission
      • Appropriate ACT scores
        • ≥19 (No sub-scores less than 17): Normal admission
      • Appropriate SAT scores
        • ≥990 (April 2016 test date or later): Normal admission
  • Recommendations and personal essay
  • One or more years completed at an English-speaking institution
  • Two letters for an undergraduate applicant
  • Three letters for a graduate applicant

*Rockford University reserves the right to request that non-U.S. academic credentials are evaluated by a NACES member evaluator.

  • Proof of financial support with the following documents:
    • Official copy of bank statement issued by the financial institution within 30 days of application date showing required funding amount for program and personal expenses outlined in admissions documents.

      Or

    • Official signed letter from a bank official confirming existence of bank account and funds to be used for a student’s program and personal expenses outlined in admissions documents issued within 30 days of application.
    • In cases when the financial documents are not in the name of the student a notarized affidavit of support from the non-U.S. residing financial sponsor or for the U.S.-residing financial sponsors the completion of the I-134 form which is available on the USCIS website.