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$4,274Tuition
4,362Students
40%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,158Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,274
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,344
Average Net Price
$7,325
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,107
Books & Supplies
$1,370
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$90/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
43.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,555
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,220
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,691
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,798

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $4,274 sticker price at Rock Valley College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $5,555 after aid, while those from higher-income families ($75,000-$110,000) pay around $10,798. The college serves working-class Rockford with practical career training that leads to solid employment outcomes. Over two years, total costs range from about $11,000 to $21,600 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $8,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $90. With median earnings of $39,158 ten years out, that debt payment represents less than 3% of monthly income. The 92.7% employment rate shows the college delivers job-ready skills. Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what middle-class families pay while accessing the same career programs that connect directly to Rockford's manufacturing and healthcare employers.

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