At a glance
Average net price
$5,242
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
37.3%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
4,359
In-state tuition
$4,334
Out-of-state tuition
$7,379
Cost of attendance
$11,920
Median earnings (10y)
$39,158
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (44%), health (24%), trades & services (20%).
- STEM8%
- Health24%
- Business2%
- Humanities & arts44%
- Social sciences2%
- Trades & services20%
- Liberal arts32.3%~1,407 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions24.2%~1,057 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair13.1%~569 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary11.3%~493 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~163 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering3.5%~154 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~115 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~101 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business1.9%~81 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.5%~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication0.4%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,149 | $24,140 | $7,035 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 418 | $22,259 | $8,018 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 316 | — | $8,745 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 315 | $25,263 | $6,632 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 121 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 65 | $52,610 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 58 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 58 | $58,438 | $15,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 41 | $53,602 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 21 | $51,129 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College is a mid-sized institution located in Rockford, Illinois, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 4,359 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Rock Valley College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,242 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,334 for in-state students and $7,379 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $11,920 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 37.3%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $39,158 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Rock Valley College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (44% of credentials), health (24% of credentials), trades & services (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Rockford, Illinois (city), Rock Valley College draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Rock Valley College
Q.How much does Rock Valley College cost?
The average net price at Rock Valley College is $5,242 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $11,920.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Rock Valley College?
Rock Valley College has a 6-year graduation rate of 37.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Rock Valley College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rock Valley College graduate earns $39,158 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Rock Valley College?
Published tuition is $4,334 in-state and $7,379 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Rock Valley College located?
Rock Valley College is located in Rockford, Illinois (ZIP 61114).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Rock Valley College at their official website.