Rock Valley College

Rock Valley College Overview

Rock Valley College is a public school in the suburban setting of Rockford, Illinois. Rock Valley College was founded in 1964 and enrolls 5,762 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Rock Valley College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Rock Valley College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Rock Valley College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Rock Valley College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Rock Valley College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Rock Valley College on the Student Life page.

2022 Rock Valley College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$8,400
Out-of-State	$17,040

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Is Rock Valley College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what Rock Valley College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Rock Valley College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 48% of students who start at Rock Valley College come back the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Rock Valley College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Rock Valley College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Rock Valley College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Rock Valley College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Rock Valley College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $4,226 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Rock Valley College.

Based on this information, does Rock Valley College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Rock Valley College a good school for you?

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Where is Rock Valley College?

Rock Valley College is located in the suburban setting of Rockford, Illinois, less than an hour from Chicago.

If you want to see Rock Valley College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Rockford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Rock Valley College and Rockford are like without leaving home.

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