Rock Valley College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Rockford, Illinois, Rock Valley College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Rock Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Rock Valley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Rock Valley College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Rock Valley College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,924

Cost of attendance at Rock Valley College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,564

Cost of attendance at Rock Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Rock Valley College received on average $4,546 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,546

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	214	30%	$5,573	$1,192,635
Other Federal Grant	219	31%	$5,892	$1,290,375
State Grant/Scholarships	164	23%	$1,460	$239,493
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	60	8%	$1,628	$97,658
Total Grant & Scholarships	358	50%	$4,546	$1,627,526

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rock Valley College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rock Valley College students is 31.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.9%.

31.7%

asian 33.3% 5 students
African American 18.0% 7 students
white 33.5% 134 students
unknown 48.5% 16 students
hispanic 25.7% 38 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Rock Valley College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rock Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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