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
Location
Midwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$8,670
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
8,502
Students
- Total Students
- 8,502
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 44%
- Part-Time
- 56%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 99%
- Out-of-State
- 1%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 9%
- Asian
- 3%
- Caucasian
- 78%
- Latino
- 8%
- Other
- 2%
Students State Origin
- Illinois
- 99%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
