Darlene Williams Director | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
Darlene Williams Director | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford
Of the seven institutions in the county, Rockford University was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 2,779 people applied to Winnebago County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 10,475 students enrolled in the universities, including 10,093 in undergraduate and 382 in graduate programs. In total 7.8% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (43.9%) and Hispanic (23.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Rock Valley College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 5,861 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | -- | -- | 2,475 |
| Rock Valley College | -- | -- | 5,861 |
| Rockford University | 2,779 | 1,528 | 1,181 |
| Saint Anthony College of Nursing | -- | -- | 242 |
| Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Rockford | -- | -- | 77 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Rockford | -- | -- | 166 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | -- | -- | 473 |
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