C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
44/100 · earnings-weighted

Rasmussen University-Illinois

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Rockford, Illinois 61108
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 40%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
C
46/100
Resources
B+
74/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,332
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
45%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Rasmussen University-Illinois, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,080
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,436
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,899
Median debt at graduation
42.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
61.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 46th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Rasmussen University-Illinois

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,861$87,330-2%#461 of 966#564$25,000
Computer Science$53,832$84,899-21%#281 of 349#285$28,113
Business Administration, Management and Operations$59,693$76,176+12%#210 of 1176#243$26,142
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$59,685$73,554-14%#70 of 99#85$32,391
Finance and Financial Management Services$47,744$70,838-15%#323 of 452#361$24,433
Human Resources Management and Services$56,465$64,536-5%#129 of 187#148$27,865
Information Science/Studies$64,329————$16,233
Marketing$41,377$62,985-9%#343 of 516#381$26,609
Accounting and Related Services$53,285$62,579-18%#666 of 796#708$26,153
Health and Medical Administrative Services$46,361$62,100+6%#107 of 275#128$26,217
Criminal Justice and Corrections$39,317$60,483+9%#134 of 660#177$29,236
Public Health$35,433$49,032-17%#172 of 215#186$25,607
Human Services$40,125$48,799+0%#49 of 94#53$30,209
Design and Applied Arts$32,482$46,610-9%#214 of 299#222$29,332
Educational Administration and Supervision$37,480$46,541-2%#10 of 19#11$26,616

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Rasmussen University-Illinois Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $193,284
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,490/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 61102 (8.8% cap, Rockford)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $13,400 $13,400

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
78%
Receive Pell Grants
76%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 691 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 64 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 55 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 20 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 12 grads/yr Human Services, General 12 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 12 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 11 grads/yr Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary 8 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 8 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7 grads/yr Computer Software Engineering 7 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 6 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 6 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 4 grads/yr Graphic Design 4 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 3 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 2 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Rasmussen University-Illinois's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
$61k/yr 117,200 jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education
$37k/yr 555,100 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Medical assistants
$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Student Demographics

1,332
Total Students
91%
Women
19%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 16%
Hispanic 14%
Black 50%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 19%
25-64 (Adult) 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rasmussen University-Illinois?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Rasmussen University-Illinois?
Tuition at Rasmussen University-Illinois is $13,400 for in-state students and $13,400 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Rasmussen University-Illinois?
The graduation rate at Rasmussen University-Illinois is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Rasmussen University-Illinois a good school?
Rasmussen University-Illinois has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Rasmussen University-Illinois?
Rasmussen University-Illinois has a total enrollment of 1,332 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology