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 5,978 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 5,978 students
In-state tuition: $7,934
Out-state tuition: $14,774
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Minority enrollment: 49%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 173 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,934 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,774 is more than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
50%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
