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Rockford Business College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 1752nd overall and 58th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
57.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$9,740 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
31 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
81% / 43% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
567 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Rockford, IL 61103
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,368 (23,358 urban / 1,010 rural) |
| Households | 10,233 (2.28 people per house) |
| Families | 5,848 (3.0 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,643 |
| Pop. — Asian | 237 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 21 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 175 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,970 |
| Pop. — Other | 880 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Rockford Business College?
Ranks 3020th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $8,640 | $8,640 | $8,640 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $190 | $190 | $190 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $9,740 | $9,740 | $9,740 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $21,487 | $21,487 | $21,487 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,101 | $11,101 | $11,101 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,680  $8,840 |
$7,680  $8,840 |
$7,680  $8,840 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,600  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,800  $10,386 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,636  $1,361 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,636  $1,361 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Rockford Business College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Rockford Business College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Rockford Business College Ranks 1218th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,556 | 31 |  69% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $5,596 | 6 |  13% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,686 | 36 |  80% |
| Any financial aid type | 36 |  80% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Rockford Business College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 17 | 172 | 189 |
Hispanic | 9 | 40 | 49 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 4 | 4 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 30 | 294 | 324 |
Race Unknown | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 56 | 511 | 567 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Rockford Business College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 94 | 104 | |
| N/A | 84 | 84 | |
| 1 | 19 | 20 | |
| 3 | 10 | 13 | |
| N/A | 8 | 8 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Rockford Business College Ranks 3769th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $30,541 ($28,866 male / $32,217 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 8 (4 male / 4 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 30 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $85,235 |
Rockford Business College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. Rockford Business College is unique in its study options. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program and Placement Service can help. In particular, the university has a Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study and Internships. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Rockford Business College.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Marketing Management, Office Clerical Services
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Assistance, Medical Transcription
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology, Information Sciences/Systems
Rockford Business College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, however did not report the exact number of transfer students.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Moreover, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Rockford Business College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Other: Parental forms required for students under 24.
Rockford Business College Students
Rockford Business College offers Associate degrees. Moreover, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately four hundred and seventy-one degree-seeking undergrads.
This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. For all that, the school is located 90 miles from Chicago, 75 miles from Madison, Wisconsin.
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