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Rock Valley College (RVC)
- 3301 N Mulford Rd
- Rockford, IL 61114
- OPEID College Code: 00174700
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- General Phone: (815) 921-7821
- President: Jack Becherer
- Website: www.rockvalleycollege.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 7,923
- College Alias: RVC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Rock Valley College is an educational leader in providing quality, accessible, lifelong learning opportunities, cultural enrichment, and support for economic and technological development.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - RVC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 36%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 28% | 24% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,605 | $2,708 | $1,170 | $805 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 14.0% | 10.6% | 12.0% |
| Number in Default | 56 | 37 | 37 |
| Number in Repayment | 398 | 348 | 308 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,594 | $7,594 | $6,074 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,274 | $12,274 | $12,764 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,494 | $8,494 | $7,024 |
| Out of State | $13,174 | $13,174 | $13,714 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,894 | $14,894 | $13,324 |
| Out of State | $19,574 | $19,574 | $20,014 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,394 | $9,394 | $7,924 |
| Out of State | $14,074 | $14,074 | $14,614 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,923 Undergraduate: 7,923
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,280 Female: 4,643
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,280 Female: 4,643
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,594 Part-Time: 4,329
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,594 Part-Time: 4,329
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 42 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 27 | 0.3% |
| Black | 775 | 10% |
| Asian | 290 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 750 | 9% |
| White | 6,039 | 76% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 263 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,267 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,372 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 965 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 919 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 590 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 512 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 695 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 318 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 21 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 593 | 411 | 182 |
| Faculty Status | 290 | 145 | 145 |
| Tenured Faculty | 120 | 120 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 290 | 145 | 145 |
| Primarily Instruction | 290 | 145 | 145 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 45 | 45 | - |
| Other Professionals | 110 | 98 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 148 | 123 | 25 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 125 | 100 | 25 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 23 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,619 (145) | $63,382 (75) | $55,587 (70) |
| Professor | $74,921 (32) | $76,120 (21) | $72,632 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $63,318 (52) | $64,498 (31) | $61,576 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,861 (34) | $53,274 (13) | $50,986 (21) |
| Instructor | $44,129 (27) | $46,317 (10) | $42,841 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,619 (145) | $63,382 (75) | $55,587 (70) |
| Professor | $74,921 (32) | $76,120 (21) | $72,632 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $63,318 (52) | $64,498 (31) | $61,576 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,861 (34) | $53,274 (13) | $50,986 (21) |
| Instructor | $44,129 (27) | $46,317 (10) | $42,841 (17) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 161 | 115 | 46 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 157 | 113 | 44 |
| Baseball | 19 | 19 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 19 | 12 |
| Football | 58 | 58 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Tennis | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,916 | $9,296 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,983 | $2,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian | 31% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| White | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 4 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
