Rasmussen University-Illinois

6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Rasmussen University-Illinois serves 3,643 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,643 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Rasmussen University-Illinois ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 212 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rasmussen University-Illinois
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
212 staff
227 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rasmussen University-Illinois has grown by 71% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Rasmussen University-Illinois diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,643 students
3,270 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,508 students
1,007 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,135 students
2,747 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Rasmussen University-Illinois.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
364 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,508 students
1,007 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
49 students
43 students
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Illinois All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,135 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
27 students
18 students
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Illinois All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
15%
26%
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% Black
46%
13%
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% White
19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rasmussen University-Illinois and the percentage of White community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rasmussen University-Illinois.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
25%
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5495%
0.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$31,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Rasmussen University-Illinois and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Illinois by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $10,764 is less than the state average of $14,511. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,764
$14,511
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Rasmussen University-Illinois and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$8,187
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Rasmussen University-Illinois and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,332
$4,618
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Rasmussen University-Illinois and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
83%
73%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Rasmussen University-Illinois and the community college average percent admitted of Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rasmussen University-Illinois cost?
Rasmussen University-Illinois's private state tuition is approximately $10,764.
What is the acceptance rate of Rasmussen University-Illinois?
The acceptance rate of Rasmussen University-Illinois is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is Rasmussen University-Illinois's ranking?
Rasmussen University-Illinois ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,643 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,764
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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