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Rockford Career College

1130 South Alpine Road, Rockford, IL, 61108

Tel: (815)965-8616

Private for-profit | 751 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Rockford Career College serves 751 students (38% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body.
Rockford Career College is one of 3 community colleges within Winnebago County, IL.

The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:	Rockford Career College	Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Private for-profit	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	30 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	751 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:25	1:21
# Full-Time Students	285 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	466 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%
% Asian	1%	2%
% Hawaiian	-	1%
% Hispanic	7%	6%
% Black	35%	15%
% White	57%	62%
% Two or more races	-	2%

Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$8,480	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$8,480	$8,679

School Notes:

For more than 140 years, RBC has provided relevant, quality programs geared to get people into the workforce quickly. At RBC, students receive the kind of personalized attention they need to help them succeed. Our small classes, combined with a caring and knowledgeable staff, will help make your experience here enjoyable and rewarding.
The ultimate aim of our college is to prepare you for the world of work. And based on our placement rates, we're succeeding. Our graduate placement rate typically exceeds 90%, and the vast majority of companies who hire our grads keep coming back for more.
Take a look at our program offerings, and I think you'll find there's a program that's just right for you, whether it's a two-year associate degree program, diploma, or certificate. And our program advisory committees, made up of our graduates and employers who hire them, help ensure that the skills they need are the skills we teach.
Through the year 2000 and beyond, Rockford Business College has provided opportunities for students to grow and incorporate their skills into their current positions or to further their education with more advanced degrees. All of these opportunities have been made possible by the constant growth, understanding, and courage of one college so as to keep forever changing and fulfilling the needs of Northern Illinois and Rockford area residents.

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