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The campus of Rock Valley College is in Rockford, Illinois, 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 transportation.
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 2005, the school had 8,145 students enrolled (5,065 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
Admissions Phone: (815) 921-4250
Financial Aid Phone: (815) 921-4150
http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu
Rock Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 510 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 470 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Transportation | 390 | truck and bus driver |
| Mechanics And Repair | 208 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, aircraft maintenance |
| Science | 89 | biological and physical sciences |
| Construction Trades | 64 | construction, electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 54 | computer networking, information technology, computer applications programming |
| Business And Management | 54 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, accounting and computer science, business, entrepreneurship, sales |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | fire protection tech, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Engineering Technician | 44 | electronics tech, manufacturing tech, CAD and design, quality control tech, construction engineering tech, mechanical drafting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 31 | dental hygienist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | social service professions, child care provider |
| Production Trades | 25 | sheet metal tech, tool and die tech, welding, machine shop assistant |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Media | 13 | printing equipment operation |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | substance abuse counseling |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | construction management |
Number of programs and degrees for Rock Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,135 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 794 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 130 | 15 |
In 2005, Rock Valley College had a total enrollment of 8,145 students (5,065 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rockford, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (815) 921-4250
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,074 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,764 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Rock Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 174700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (815) 921-4150
Rock Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 75 | $57,553 | 63 | $49,452 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $57,553 | 63 | $49,452 |
*: 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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rock Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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