Rockford Business College can be found in Rockford, IL (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 and nursing and emergency medicine.
Rockford Business College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2007, 560 students were enrolled in Rockford Business College. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rockford Business College is a career college that prepares students for meaningful employment through quality, relevant and personalized education, benefiting the community and its employers."
More complete details are provided below.
Rockford Business College
730 N Church St
Rockford, IL 61103
General Phone: (815) 965-8616
http://www.rockfordbusinesscollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 104 | nursing assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 84 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant, legal secretary, legal support |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting, business management, marketing, accounting technology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | massage therapy |
| Office And Administration | 5 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | web design, computer and media applications, computer support, system administration, information science, computer networking |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockford Business College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 122 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 104 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 12 |
In 2007, Rockford Business College had a total enrollment of 560 students (371 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
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 | $ 8,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Rockford Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 854500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $35,797 | 5 | $43,880 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $35,797 | 5 | $43,880 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockford Business College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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