RVC Description

Numerous learning options and programs leading to highly marketable careers are two exciting features of a Rock Valley College education.

A full-fledged community college located in Rockford, Illinois, Rock Valley offers over 100 degree and certificate programs leading to such careers as dental hygienist, nurse, surgical technologist, firefighter, human services professional and computer specialist.

Rock Valley also awards associate’s degrees in the liberal arts and sciences to prepare one for transfer to a four-year school.

Making the pathway to academic and career success as easy as possible, Rock Valley offers such alternative programs as the Afternoon College. This consists of accelerated eight-week classes held in the afternoon hours.

Some of Rock Valley’s other innovative learning methods include the “Eagle” distance education option and even an “iTunes University” which allows students to access lectures through podcasts.

Rock Valley’s extracurricular activities also serve as sources for learning as well as personal development. In addition to two student publications, Rock Valley has over 30 student organizations including a Japanese multimedia club, a music educators club, and a dental hygienists club.

Career and academic counseling and services as well as financial aid for eligible students are all available at Rock Valley.

Quick Facts about Rock Valley College

Location

Midwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Parking Permit Required

No

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$8,234

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,994

Retention Rate

62%

Enrollment

8,072

Year Established

1964

RVC Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

67% of students gave Rock Valley College 4 stars overall.

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  1 review
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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

I recently started at Rock Valley. So far, I love it. I'm doing online courses for now, and it's very different than what I'm used to, but my professors make it totally worth it. Not ALL credits are transferable; you just have to look into it. Their website helps make financial aid super easy to get through.

Student at This School - Grad Year 2014

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

Overall what I think about Rock Valley College is that it's a really good school . Yes its not a big and fancy state university but everyone starts somewhere. Its a good school with a lot of opportunities for students who want to study but don't have a lot of financial support.

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RVC Students

Total Students
8,072

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
92%
Out-of-State
8%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
9%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
74%
Latino
10%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Illinois
92%
Other
8%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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