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 Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 217 acres
County Winnebago
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Number of full time, freshmen men 375
Number of full time, freshmen women 332
Total number of full time freshmen 707
Number of part time, freshmen men 186
Number of part time, freshmen women 184
Total number of part time freshmen 370
Total number of freshmen men 561
Total number of freshmen women 516
Total number of freshmen 1,077
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,183
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,222
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,405
Number of part time, undergraduate men 1,327
Number of part time, undergraduate women 1,748
Total number of part time undergraduates 3,075
Total number of undergraduate males 2,510
Total number of undergraduate females 2,970
Total number of undergraduate students 5,480
Total enrollment 5,480
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 3%
Black 9%
Hispanic 25%
White 55%
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 2024-2025
In-state tuition $6,795
Out-of-state tuition $6,795
Fees $570
Books and supplies $1,600
Room and board (live on campus)* $10,808
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 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 1,475
Number of male applicants accepted 677
Number of male applicants who enrolled 561
Number of female applicants 722
Number of female applicants accepted 419
Number of female applicants who enrolled 516
Total number of applicants 2,197
Total number of applicants accepted 1,096
Total number of applicants who enrolled 1,077
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.
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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
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 314
Student faculty ratio 31.68:1
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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School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
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 5,480
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