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Rock Valley College, or RVC, is a community college, located in Rockford, Illinois. It was established in 1964. The campus covers 217 acres. Besides its main campus, RVC also operates programs at owned facilities in the Stenstrom Center for Career Education, the Aviation Center, and the Bell School Road Center. The College is home to Bengt Sjostrom Theatre, which is known for its unique retractable roof.
RVC offers a wide variety of programs and degrees in diverse fields of study. It also holds continuing education classes at more than 50 sites situated throughout the district and it operates employment and training programs at the Illinois Employment Training Center.
RVC offers several men's and women's intercollegiate sports and the sports teams are nicknamed the Golden Eagles. They take part in various sports at the NJCAA Division III. The college has won over 100 All-Americans and seven national championships.
The campus of Rock Valley College is in Rockford, IL, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Rock Valley College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Its open admissions system makes Rock Valley College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rock Valley College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 7,923 students enrolled (5,560 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rock Valley College is an educational leader in providing quality, accessible, lifelong learning opportunities, cultural enrichment, and support for economic and technological development."
More complete details are provided below.
Rock Valley College
3301 N Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61114-5699
General Phone: (815) 921-7821
http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 509 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 463 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Science | 97 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 73 | automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance |
| Business and Management | 39 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, business, sales, accounting and computer science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 33 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire services administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 32 | computer networking, information technology, computer security, computer applications programming |
| Medical Support and Technology | 27 | respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, surgical tech, medical coding |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | social work, child care provider |
| Engineering Technician | 26 | construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, architectural drafting, quality control tech, industrial tech |
| Construction Trades | 20 | construction |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office and Administration | 8 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Media | 5 | printing equipment operation, radio and television |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 4 | construction management |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Rock Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 775 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 535 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 76 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Rock Valley College had a total enrollment of 7,923 students (5,560 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rockford, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,670 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rock Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174700)
Rock Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 64 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $76,347 | 11 | $72,632 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $64,626 | 20 | $61,261 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $53,620 | 20 | $50,627 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $48,889 | 16 | $43,234 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $53,913 | 6 | $46,181 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $63,335 | 73 | $54,870 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Computer Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rock Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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