Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College is one of the forty-eight public 2-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Rockford.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,378 students attend the school. Every year 31% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rock Valley College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,610, and fees were $314. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,000 and $314 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students6,378 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate65% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1971 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $115/credit | |
In State Students | $287/credit | |
Out of State Students | $500/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $5,175 | $12,915 | $22,500 |
ADN | 70 | $8,050 | $20,090 | $35,000 |
BSN | 125 | $14,375 | $35,875 | $62,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 54% of Rock Valley College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 40% | $4,138 |
Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,227 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $1,202 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $1,287 |
Federal Student Loans | 8% | $3,537 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,275
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,997 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,943 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,931 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,004 |
Over $110,000$8,090 |
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Student Population
6,378
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,474
Women
2,904
Men
44%
Full-time
56%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
65% |
Hispanic |
19% |
Black/African American |
8% |
Asian |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.