Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Rockford, IL. Rock Valley College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Rock Valley College is $10,274 for Illinois residents and $21,344 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,668.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.71% from last year at Rock Valley.
- Total 5,861 students have enrolled in Rock Valley and, of that, 1,197 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Rock Valley offers 76 programs.
- The graduation rate of Rock Valley is 36% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 34.8%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Rock Valley College is $10,274 for Illinois residents and $21,344 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.71% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $9,434 | $16,994 |
| 2021 | $9,314 | $16,994 |
| 2022 | $8,924 | $17,564 |
| 2023 | $10,484 | $20,384 |
| 2024 | $10,274 | $21,344 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Rock Valley College offers 76 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Rock Valley College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 30 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 19 | 0 |
| Total | 76 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 73 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 37 |
| Electrician | 18 |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 568 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 146 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 51 |
| Engineering | 28 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 23 |
Student Population
Total 5,861 students have enrolled to Rock Valley College. By gender, there are 2,617 male and 3,244 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.81 to 1.
Rock Valley College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,197 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| Asian | 217 | 90 | 127 |
| Black or African American | 577 | 243 | 334 |
| Hispanic | 1,554 | 628 | 926 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 3,179 | 1,501 | 1,678 |
| Two or More Races | 84 | 29 | 55 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 201 | 108 | 93 |
| Total | 5,861 | 2,617 | 3,244 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Rock Valley College is 36% and the transfer-out rate is 11%. The average financial aid amount is $2,765 and 91% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,765 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 123 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 374 |