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Former names | Rockford Female Seminary (1847–1892) Rockford College (1892–2013) |
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| Motto | Decus et Veritas (Latin) |
Motto in English | Honor and Truth |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1847 |
| President | Patricia Lynott |
Academic staff | 72 full-time faculty and 135 part-time[1] |
| Students | 1,181 (Fall 2022)[1] |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 150 acres (61 ha), 76 acres (31 ha) |
| Colors | Purple & white |
| Nickname | Regents |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference |
| Mascot | Reggie the Regent |
| Website | www |
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Rockford University is a private university in Rockford, Illinois. It was founded in 1847 as Rockford Female Seminary and changed its name to Rockford College in 1892, and to Rockford University in 2013.