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Rock Valley College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate100%

With 100% acceptance, Rock Valley is built for access, so your strategy should start with choosing the right program and planning your first year carefully. Listed scholarships use GPA thresholds, so protect your grades. Because Rock Valley is test-optional, SAT or ACT prep is most useful if scores support placement or future transfer plans.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Rock Valley College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Rock Valley College enrolls 5,978 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Rock Valley has a freshman retention rate of 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Rockford, IL

Undergrad Enrollment5,978
Freshman Retention70%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Rock Valley College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Rock Valley is test-optional, so follow this testing plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes if you want a stronger score. Since Rock Valley does not offer Early Decision or Early Action and the listed scholarships do not require SAT/ACT scores, the last usable fall retake is the one whose scores arrive before the Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Rock Valley lists in-state tuition at $6,795 and out-of-state tuition at $6,795. Students should review grant, scholarship, and loan options and complete the FAFSA to be considered for available aid.

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In-State Tuition$6,795
Out-of-State Tuition$6,795
Room and Board$10,808
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

Rock Valley’s out-of-state tuition is $6,795, with room and board estimated at $10,808. Students should budget for additional costs like books, transportation, and personal expenses, which can affect the total amount paid. Actual costs may vary based on course load, living situation, and financial need.

Student life at Rock Valley College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Jazz band
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Film society
Student government
Campus ministries
Housing

Campus housing details coming soon.

Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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