Rock Valley College
Tel:
(815) 921-7821
- Rock Valley College is an educational leader in providing quality, accessible, lifelong learning opportunities, cultural enrichment, and support for economic and technological development.
School Highlights
Rock Valley College serves 6,244 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 258 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Rock Valley College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 258 staff | 124 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- At Rock Valley College, we'll help you discover your passion as you choose a major or program that fits your interests and aspirations. You will have many options from among our 23 degree programs that award an associate degree, 60 courses for transfer that lead to four-year degrees and 64 certificate programs and five apprenticeship programs that provide specialized training in a specific area. our Business and Professional Institute is dedicated to helping businesses through employee skills upgrading, customized training, technical assistance, and related services. If you want to update your skills or make yourself more marketable to employers, the BPI can help. In addition to services for businesses, we also offer a Speakers Bureau to area media and organizations looking for an expert to comment on a particular topic. Many of our faculty members are considered experts in their subject areas and are willing to share their knowledge with the community. If you need to rent a room for a speaker or conference, let us know. We have spaces available for community use. Rock Valley College is more than an educational institution. It's a resource for the entire community. You can attend a wide variety of events year-round at RVC that will enrich your life, such as cultural programs, athletic games, films, lectures, theatrical performances, trips and tours, art exhibition openings, and personal interest classes. Rock Valley College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The college is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Rock Valley College is Rasmussen College-Illinois (2.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Rasmussen College-IllinoisPrivate for-profit1,729 students | 2.80 Mi6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 316-4800 2.801,729 - Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career CollegePrivate for-profit408 students | 4.00 Mi1130 South Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 965-8616 4.00408 - 2,222 students | 24.70 Mi6004 South County Road G
Janesville, WI 53547
(608) 758-6900 24.702,222 - Kishwaukee CollegePublic3,307 students | 26.00 Mi21193 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2086 26.003,307 - 7,031 students | 32.80 Mi8900 US Hwy 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 455-3700 32.807,031
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