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Rockford Business College can be found in Rockford, Illinois (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Rockford Business College.
The most common majors at the school are in law, business and management, and medical assistant and technician.
Rockford Business College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2005, 455 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Rockford Business College are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Rockford Business School is to provide degree and diploma higher education programs of high quality that are designed to prepare a diverse student population to meet the needs of employers in technology, accounting, business, health care, and paralegal. The philosophy of Rockford Business College is Promoting Individual growth through personalized career education. It is in carrying out the philosophy of Rockford Business College the programs were designed to contain a complementary and integrated general education curriculum established to stimulate students' intellectual growth, to contribute to their personal development, and to enhance their potential for career advancement."
More complete details are provided below.
Rockford Business College
730 N Church St
Rockford, IL 61103
General Phone: (815) 965-8616
Admissions Phone: (815) 965-8616
Financial Aid Phone: (815) 965-8616
http://www.rockfordbusinesscollege.edu
Rockford Business College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 74 | medical assistant |
| Business And Management | 25 | accounting technology, business management, marketing, business and related services, business administration |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant, legal secretary, legal studies, legal support |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | data processing tech, computer networking, computer support, system administration, information science |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical office assistant, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry, executive secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockford Business College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 127 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 8 |
In 2005, Rockford Business College had a total enrollment of 455 students (332 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 69% |
| Part-Time | 31% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 32 | 78% | 32 | 100% |
| Men | 6 | 4 | 67% | 4 | 100% |
| Women | 35 | 28 | 80% | 28 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (815) 965-8616
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Rockford Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 854500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (815) 965-8616
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $36,205 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $36,205 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
Legal Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockford Business College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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