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Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Rock Valley College

Rock Valley College (RVC) is a public community college in Rockford, Illinois. It was founded in 1964 and is part of the Illinois Community College System. RVC's district comprises Winnebago County, Boone County, and parts of Stephenson County, Ogle County, McHenry County, and DeKalb County. Since opening for classes in 1965, RVC has grown to an institution of 140 faculty members, 500 part-time lecturers, and more than 7700 students.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,242

Net price

4,359

Enrollment

37%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,242

Average net price

$4,334

In-state tuition

$7,379

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,600

Books & supplies

$11,920

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

4%

Students with federal loans

$8,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$3,409
$30–48K
$4,228
$48–75K
$6,756
$75–110K
$8,615
$110K+
$11,568

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$39,158

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,774

Median earnings (6 yrs)

37%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,924

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,359

Total enrollment

55%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

50%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women
46% men

Race & ethnicity

White
51%
Hispanic
28%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Rock Valley College FAQ

Is Rock Valley College a public or private school?

Rock Valley College is a public institution located in Rockford, IL.

What is the acceptance rate at Rock Valley College?

Rock Valley College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Rock Valley College cost?

The average annual net price at Rock Valley College is $5,242 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,334 in-state and $7,379 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Rock Valley College?

About 37% of students at Rock Valley College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Rock Valley College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Rock Valley College students earn a median of $39,158 per year.

How many students attend Rock Valley College?

Rock Valley College enrolls about 4,359 students.

Campus

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