Rockford University

Rockford University
Former names
Rockford Female Seminary (1847–1892)
Rockford College (1892–2013)
MottoDecus et Veritas (Latin)
Motto in English
Honor and Truth
TypePrivate university
Established1847; 177 years ago (1847)
PresidentPatricia Lynott
Academic staff
72 full-time faculty and 135 part-time[1]
Students1,181 (Fall 2022)[1]
Location,
U.S.
CampusSuburban, 150 acres (61 ha), 76 acres (31 ha)
Colors   Purple & white
NicknameRegents
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIINorthern Athletics Collegiate Conference
MascotReggie the Regent
Websitewww.rockford.edu

Rockford University is a private university in Rockford, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1847 as Rockford Female Seminary and changed its name to Rockford College in 1892, and to Rockford University in 2013.

  1. ^ a b "College Navigator - Rockford University". nces.ed.gov.