Rock Valley College is a medium-sized, public, two-year College that emphasizes character, career and culture located in the city of Rockford, IL. It is known for Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide and Biological and Physical Sciences.
Rock Valley College
place 3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114-5699
phone Phone: (815) 921-7821
web Web: http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/No alternative names found
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Valley College | Higher Learning Commission | Accredited | 1971-01-01 | 2025-08-31 |
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- ADA Information: www.rockvalleycollege.edu/StudentServices/DisabilityServices/index.cfm?cssearch=59352_1
- Veterans: https://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/Admission/FinancialAid/Veterans/index.cfm
- Athletics: www.rockvalleycollege.edu/Academics/InstitutionalResearch/studentrighttoknow.cfm
- Net Price calculator: apps.rockvalleycollege.edu/assets/NetPriceCalc/npcalc.htm
Rankings
- State Rankings#2 in Public, 2-year colleges in Illinois emphasizing Culture #2 in 2-year colleges in Illinois emphasizing Culture #4 in Public colleges in Illinois emphasizing Culture #5 in Public, 2-year colleges in Illinois emphasizing Character #5 in 2-year colleges in Illinois emphasizing Character #5 in Public colleges in Illinois emphasizing Character #6 in Public, 2-year colleges in Illinois emphasizing Religion #9 in colleges in Illinois emphasizing Character #10 in 2-year colleges in Illinois emphasizing Religion #10 in Public colleges in Illinois emphasizing Religion
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Rock Valley College is an educational leader in providing quality, accessible, lifelong learning opportunities, cultural enrichment, and support for economic and technological development.
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Student Centeredness
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Student Services
Students with disabilities:
Less than 3% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
Less than 3% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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Associate degree
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Rock Valley College is open admissions, meaning that the only requirement for admission is a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
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