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Colleges in Rockford

There are at least 6 colleges in Rockford, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,255 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,795 full-time students, and a reported 351 dorm rooms.

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Rasmussen College
Rockford, Illinois

Offers career training and degree programs in allied health, business, justice studies, nursing, education, and technology. Located at 13 campuses across the U.S.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Family And Social Work, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
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Rockford Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Rock Valley College
3301 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, Illinois 61114-5699

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, truck and bus driver, biological and physical sciences, registered nursing, automobile mechanics, licensed practical nurse, aircraft maintenance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,923 students, 5,047 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Rockford Business College
730 N Church St
Rockford, Illinois 61103

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, medical assistant, legal assistant, massage therapy, accounting, business management, data entry, web design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 560 students, 371 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Educators of Beauty
128 S Fifth St
Rockford, Illinois 61104

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 24 students, 24 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Rockford College
5050 E State St
Rockford, Illinois 61108-2393

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, teacher education, business management, secondary teaching, registered nursing, psychology, business administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,566 students, 1,202 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 351 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-500. Math: 440-470.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Saint Anthony College of Nursing
5658 E State St
Rockford, Illinois 61108-2468

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 182 students, 151 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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