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Rockford Business College
- 730 N Church St
- Rockford, IL 61103
- OPEID College Code: 00854500
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- General Phone: (815) 965-8616
- President: Steve W. Gibson
- Website: www.rockfordbusinesscollege.edu
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 560
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $150.00
- 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: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 90% | 75% | 3% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,462 | $2,000 | $200 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 16.3% | 15.2% | 13.8% |
| Number in Default | 59 | 62 | 43 |
| Number in Repayment | 361 | 406 | 310 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,840 | $10,131 | $7,680 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,840 | $10,131 | $7,680 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,386 | $8,400 | $4,800 |
| Other Expenses | $1,361 | $1,496 | $1,636 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,361 | $1,496 | $1,636 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,740 | $11,631 | $9,280 |
| Out of State | $9,740 | $11,631 | $9,280 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,487 | $21,527 | $15,716 |
| Out of State | $21,487 | $21,527 | $15,716 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,101 | $13,127 | $10,916 |
| Out of State | $11,101 | $13,127 | $10,916 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 560 Undergraduate: 560
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 68 Female: 492
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 68 Female: 492
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 314
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 246 Part-Time: 314
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 172 | 31% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 8% |
| White | 343 | 61% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 25 | 4% |
| Ages 20-21 | 81 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 107 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 132 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 78 | 14% |
| Ages 35-39 | 57 | 10% |
| Ages 40-49 | 68 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 12 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 76 | 35 | 41 |
| Faculty Status | 45 | 8 | 37 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 45 | 8 | 37 |
| Primarily Instruction | 45 | 8 | 37 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 7 | 7 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 2 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,849 (8) | $35,797 (3) | $43,880 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $33,422 (8) | $29,289 (3) | $35,903 (5) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 25% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
