Rock Valley College

3301 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
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  • 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 6,092 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 473 teachers has grown by 49% over five years.
Rock Valley College(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty473 staff239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rock Valley College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Rock Valley College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment6,092 students3,107 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:114:1
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# Full-Time Students2,728 students1,099 students
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# Part-Time Students3,364 students2,008 students
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% Asian
4%
5%
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% Hispanic
22%
27%
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% Black
9%
13%
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% White
59%
48%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races		-
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score0.590.68
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College Completion Rate
33%
33%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,300$32,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $7,934 is less than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,774 is more than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$7,934$8,158
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Out-State Tuition Fees$14,774$10,899
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid49%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,824$7,963
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,937$4,549
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Source: 2020 (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).
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  • Rasmussen College-Illinois
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    2,125 students | 2.80 Mi6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
    Rockford, IL 61108
    (815) 316-4800     2.802,125
  • Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College
    Private for-profit
    408 students | 4.00 Mi1130 South Alpine Road
    Rockford, IL 61108
    (815) 965-8616     4.00408
  • Blackhawk Technical College
    Public
    2,257 students | 24.70 Mi6004 South County Road G
    Janesville, WI 53547
    (608) 758-6900     24.702,257
  • Kishwaukee College
    Public
    3,060 students | 26.00 Mi21193 Malta Rd
    Malta, IL 60150
    (815) 825-2086     26.003,060
  • McHenry County College
    McHenry County College Photo - McHenry County College, Liebman Science Center
    Public
    7,473 students | 32.80 Mi8900 US Hwy 14
    Crystal Lake, IL 60012
    (815) 455-3700     32.807,473
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 6,092 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,934
  • Out-state tuition: $14,774
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
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For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,158 per year for in-state students and $10,899 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,031 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Kendall College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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