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Rock Valley College

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL, USA
Public
2 Year
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Overview

Rock Valley College is a public, 2-year institution established on a 217-acre campus in Rockford, Illinois, and is a member of the Illinois Community College System. RVC offers over 60 associate degree and certificate programs, including both Career & Technical Education options and programs designed for college transfer. The college also offers late-starting courses, as well as accelerated courses in 8-week, 6-week, and 4/5-week formats.

Average Net Price:
$7,399
Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$7,399
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$10,274
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$21,344
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1370
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,270
$30k - $48k
$5,359
$48k - $75k
$10,498
$75k - $110k
$11,690
$110k+
$13,512

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,263
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,135
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,533

 

Students receiving state aid
24%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1468
Students receiving federal aid
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,135
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,202,926

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
4%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,415
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,625
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$75
Students receiving federal loans
4%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,415

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city

Admissions Requirements

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No
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
141
$30k - $48k
45
$48k - $75k
39
$75k - $110k
5
$110k+
2

Admissions Resources

For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
5,861
Total Number of Undergrads
5,861
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
30

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
45%
 US National: 44%
55%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
27%
White
54%
Multiracial
1%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
50%
Student Organizations
12
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,000
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,625
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$75

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
Rock Valley College Provided an excellent learning and preparatory experience, by providing challenging courses with expectations of a four year school. I would definitely recommend this college for learning.
Robert from Stillman Valley, IL
I am definitely learning a lot here at Rock Valley College. I already know my major, but I am currently finishing up my general education classes. I like that the first two years basically has to be general education classes because it allows me to learn about subjects I never would have thought about taking. I have learned about all sorts of different fields and have even talked to/ learned from passionate individuals. There is even a free tutoring center ran by qualified students and teachers that help with all subjects, even art!
DeeAnne from South Beloit, IL
I have found that as long as you put the effort into showing up for class and listening it is almost impossible to not take away information that you can use for the rest of your life. Many of the professors are just as good as those you would find at a university, but are much more personal and will help you out because of the relatively small class sizes.
Kaitlyn from Rockton, IL
The Professors and classes available are perfect for what I need.
Deborah from Loves Park, IL
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