Rockford Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Rockford Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Rockford, Illinois

There are at least 7 colleges in Rockford, listed and described below. These schools represent 10,294 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,915 full-time students, and a reported 396 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, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Law, Leisure, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

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Rockford Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, biological and physical sciences, automobile mechanics, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, computer networking, social work.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 7,923 students, 5,560 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 Career College
1130 South Alpine Road
Rockford, Illinois 61108

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, nursing assistant, legal assistant, massage therapy, accounting, business management, medical office assistant, data processing tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 560 students, 531 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in Rockford with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Educators of Beauty Rockford
128 S Fifth St
Rockford, Illinois 61104

Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 24 students, 97 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Regency Beauty Institute-Rockford
657 Highgrove Place
Rockford, Illinois 61108

Programs: cosmetology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 39 students, 90 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: teacher education, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, business management, psychology, secondary teaching, registered nursing, business administration.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,566 students, 1,469 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 396 student capacity.
Flexibility: 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, 168 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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