Rock Valley College

3301 North Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114

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https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/

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Main telephone 815-921-7821

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Educational system Illinois Community College Board
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1964
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 217 acres
County Winnebago

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Number of full time, freshmen men 324
Number of full time, freshmen women 360
Total number of full time freshmen 684
Number of part time, freshmen men 175
Number of part time, freshmen women 195
Total number of part time freshmen 370
Total number of freshmen men 499
Total number of freshmen women 555
Total number of freshmen 1,054
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,118
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,240
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,358
Number of part time, undergraduate men 1,599
Number of part time, undergraduate women 2,021
Total number of part time undergraduates 3,620
Total number of undergraduate males 2,717
Total number of undergraduate females 3,261
Total number of undergraduate students 5,978
Total enrollment 5,978
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 3%
Black 9%
Hispanic 26%
White 54%
Race/ethnicity unknown 3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from outside the US Less than 1%

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Tuition year 2025-2026
In-state tuition $6,840
Out-of-state tuition $6,840
Fees $570
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.)

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Financial aid contact person Stacey Kolder
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 815-921-4158
Application deadline (for fall term) December 1
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes

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Admissions contact person Sam Morgan
Admissions contact title Dean of Enrollment and Retention
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 815-973-7821 Ext 7821
Admissions phone (toll free) 800-973-7821 Ext 7821
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Number of male applicants 677
Number of male applicants accepted 677
Number of male applicants who enrolled 499
Number of female applicants 419
Number of female applicants accepted 419
Number of female applicants who enrolled 555
Total number of applicants 1,096
Total number of applicants accepted 1,096
Total number of applicants who enrolled 1,054
High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 70%

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Certificate or diploma Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 293
Student faculty ratio 19:1
Required number of credits for an associate degree 64 semester hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Math or science requirement Yes
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Honors program Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Educational Resource Center

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National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Yes

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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 12
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Black Student Alliance, Phi Theta Kappa, Adults on Campus, Inter-Varsity Club, Christian Fellowship

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Remedial education courses Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes

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Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes

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Total enrollment 5,978
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