Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, men's and women's tennis, and men's and women's soccer. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won 13 national championships and we have had more than 140 All-Americans.

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Academics

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 30 career programs.

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» Certificate Programs
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Student Services

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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» Technology Services
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

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Admission

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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Library

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

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Student Life

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

» Campus Activities Board
» Clubs and Organizations
» Get Engaged
» Org Sync
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Intramural Sports

SL Handbook Your guide to getting involved at RVC! What are you waiting for?

Tuition

In-District Tuition and Fees for
Cooperating College Districts
Expenses: All costs listed below are approximate and subject to change. These costs are based on the program for the Associate of Applied Science degree for Aviation Maintenance Technology. (Costs are based on in-district tuition.) Check our Financial Aid pages for information on the types of financial aid available.
First Year
Second Year
Fall Semester
Tuition for 15 hrs. - $1403.00
Lab Fees - $120.00
Books (estimated) - $500.00
Fall Semester
Tuition for 18 hrs. - $1683.00
Lab Fees - $145.00
Books (estimated) - $225.00
Spring Semester
Tuition for 18 hrs. - $1681.00
Lab Fees - $130.00
Books (estimated) - $150.00
Spring Semester
Tuition for 19 hrs. - $1773.00
Lab Fees - $135.00
Summer Semester
Tuition for 9 hrs. - $842.00
Lab Fees - $60.00
Summer Semester
Tuition for 10 hrs. - $936.00
Lab Fees - $85.00
Total - $4886.00
Total - $4982.00

Tool Kit: All students will be required to furnish their basic tool kit.  A complete list of tools required will be supplied to you when you are accepted into the program.  The cost of a basic tool kit that will meet minimum requirements will be approximately $1500.00, dependent upon vendor.

NOTE:  FIRST YEAR CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE EITHER 12-5 PM OR 5-10 PM. 
SECOND YEAR CLASSES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM 7 AM -NOON.
Class meets each day: Monday-Friday, for a total of 25 required hours of class time each week.

For additional information please call or write:

Rock Valley College Aviation Center          
6349 Falcon Rd.                     
Rockford, IL  61109                       
Phone (815) 921-3016   

OR               

Rock Valley College Technical Programs
4151 Samuelson Rd.
Rockford, IL  61109
Phone (815) 921-3001

All in-district students, as well as students that live in community college districts that have cooperative agreements with Rock Valley College, will pay in-district tuition and fees. Be sure to remind the person registering you that you live in a cooperating college district. Below is a list of community colleges that have cooperative agreements.

No Charge Back Required for the Following Colleges:

  • Elgin Community College
  • William Rainey Harper College
  • Highland Community College
  • Illinois Valley Community College
  • Kishwaukee College
  • McHenry County College
  • Oakton Community College
  • Parkland College
  • Sauk Valley College


All students that are in an Illinois Community College district not listed above will need to go to the Admissions Office at their community college and request a Tuition Charge back. The college will send this charge back directly to Rock Valley College. This request should be made as soon as possible, but no later than July 15. After this date you will be billed for out-of-district tuition and fees.

If you live in an Illinois non-community college district, you will need to go to your local high school for this charge back. This request must also be made no later than July 15.

If you are a veteran, you will need to call our Veterans Services Office at (815) 654-4350 to find out what to do to qualify for veteran benefits. Do this as soon as possible after completing the Assessment Test.

If you have any questions, please call (815) 921-3015 or e-mail Mark Adolphson at m.adolphson@rockvalleycollege.edu.

Rock Valley College accepts VISA and Master Charge Card to pay tuition fees.