FEES AND FINANCIAL AID

Graduate Studies (MAT and MBA) Fee Schedule

Graduate application fee $0
Transcript evaluation (MAT) $75
MBA Tuition 2024-2025 $770 per credit hour
MBA Tuition 2023-2024 $770 per credit hour
MAT Tuition 2024-2025 $540 per credit hour
MAT Tuition 2023-2024 $540 per credit hour
M.Ed Tuition 2024-2025 $540 per credit hour
M.Ed Tuition 2023-2024 $540 per credit hour
Non-refundable registration fee $100 per semester
Technology fee $50 per semester
Graduation fee $115
Transfer credit fee $20 per course
Official Transcript Request $8/$10 per request

 

2024-2025 Full Year Cost of Attendance Budget

*(for Graduate Programs, the tuition is calculated per credit hour and will vary per student)

  Full time on campus Full time with relative Full time off campus      
Tuition & Fees $37,830 $37,830 $37,830      
Housing and Food $11,420 $2,200 $7,200      
Books and supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200      
Transportation $1,600 $2,300 $2,300      
Loan processing fees $210 $210 $210      
Personal Expenses $4,230 $4,230 $4,230      
Total $56,490 $47,970 $52,970      
Direct Cost $49,250 $37,830 $37,830      
Budget for 1 semester $28,245 $23,985 $26,485      
Direct Cost for 1 semester $24,625 $18,915 $18,915      
             
      Part time Student Budget      
             
  3/4 time on campus 3/4 time with relative 3/4 time off campus 1/2 time on campus 1/2 time with relative 1/2 time off campus
Tuition & Fees $22,320 $22,320 $22,320 $16,267 $16,267 $16,267
Housing and Food $11,420 $2,200 $7,200 $11,420 $2,200 $7,200
Books and Supplies $900 $900 $900 $600 $600 $600
Transportation $1,200 $1,725 $1,725 $800 $1,150 $1,150
Loan Processing Fees $210 $210 $210 $210 $210 $210
Personal Expenses $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230
Total Budget $40,280 $31,585 $36,585 $33,527 $24,657 $29,657
Direct Cost $33,740 $22,320 $22,320 $27,687 $16,267 $16,267
Budget for 1 semester $20,140 $15,792 $18,292 $16,763 $12,328

$14,828
Direct Cost for 1 semester $16,870 $11,160 $11,160 $13,843 $8,133

$8,133

 

2023-2024 Full Year Cost of Attendance Budget

*(for Graduate Programs, the tuition is calculated per credit hour and will vary per student)

  Full time on campus Full time with relative Full time off campus      
Tuition & Fees* $36,800 $36,800 $36,800      
Housing and Food $10,940 $2,200 $7,200      
Books and supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200      
Transportation $1,600 $2,300 $2,300      
Loan processing fees $210 $210 $210      
Personal Expenses $4,230 $4,230 $4,230      
Total $54,980 $46,940 $51,940      
Direct Cost $47,740 $36,800 $36,800      
Budget for 1 semester $27,490 $23,470 $25,970      
Direct Cost for 1 semester $23,870 $18,400 $18,400      
             
      Part time Student Budget      
             
  3/4 time on campus 3/4 time with relative 3/4 time off campus 1/2 time on campus 1/2 time with relative 1/2 time off campus
Tuition & Fees* $21,712 $21,712 $21,712 $15,824 $15,824 $15,824
Housing and Food $10,940 $2,200 $7,200 $10,940 $2,200 $7,200
Books and Supplies $900 $900 $900 $600 $600 $600
Transportation $1,200 $1,725 $1,725 $800 $1,150 $1,150
Loan Processing Fees $210 $210 $210 $210 $210 $210
Personal Expenses $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230 $4,230
Total Budget $39,192 $30,977 $35,977 $32,604 $24,214 $29,214
Direct Cost $32,652 $21,712 $21,712 $26,764 $15,824 $15,824
Budget for 1 semester $19,596 $15,489 $17,989 $16,302 $12,107 $14,607
Direct Cost for 1 semester $16,326 $10,856 $10,856 $13,382 $7,912 $7,912


Financial Aid

There is a limited amount of financial aid that Rockford University offers to its admitted graduate students.

Learn more >>

 

Grants

The MBA Part-Time Student Grant provides a $150 per credit hour discount, up to $900 per semester, to part-time MBA or certification-seeking students in good academic standing, subject to these restrictions:

  • Application forms are required each semester and due within 10 days after the semester begins.
  • Students who receive tuition reimbursement from outside sources are not eligible.
  • Students may not use this grant in conjunction with other scholarships or aid plans (grants and loans).
  • Students must be enrolled in 6 hours or less to qualify and in good academic standing.

Application forms are available at Student Administrative Services (SAS).

*Additional fees not listed here may also apply and are subject to change without notice.

 

Employee Reimbursement /Tuition Deferment Program

Rockford University will defer your tuition payment until after you have completed the semester to allow time for your employer to reimburse you. The program is limited to reimbursable tuition costs only; registration fees and textbook costs are not eligible for deferment, even though you may receive reimbursement for these costs. Please ask for a Tuition Deferment Form from Student Administrative Services.

Learn more about our Employer Reimbursement/Tuition Deferment Program >>

 

MBA—Additional Information

The Rockford University MBA program offers a $250 per credit hour scholarship to employees of public and not-for-profit organizations desiring to take courses leading to an MBA. The discount is available only to those currently receiving less than 50 percent of the cost of tuition and applies to a maximum of two courses per semester.

Office of Admission

Johnson Center
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-4050
Admissions@rockford.edu

Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
After hour appointments available by request