Paying for Rock Valley College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $10,274 -2.00% $21,344 4.71%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Rock Valley College (Rock Valley) are $10,274 for Illinois residents and $21,344 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,137 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $2,765. It could cover 12.95% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,388 for Illinois residents and $33,458 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Rock Valley College is $10,274 for Illinois residents and $21,344 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -2.00% for Illinois residents and increased by 4.71% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($5,028) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,137.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Rock Valley is $10,068 for Illinois residents and $22,349 for out-of-state students, a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Rock Valley Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,484 $20,384$12,084
2023-2024$10,274$21,344$13,509
Change % 2023-2024-2.00%4.71%11.79%
2024-2025$10,068$22,349$15,102

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Rock Valley. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $325 for Illinois residents and $693 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$332$662
2023-2024$325$693
2024-2025$318$725
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Rock Valley Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Rock Valley College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Rock Valley
In-StateOut-of-State
Rock Valley College$10,274$21,344
College of DuPage$10,410$12,510
William Rainey Harper College$9,990$11,802
College of Lake County$10,531$14,036
Moraine Valley Community College$8,502$9,846
Joliet Junior College$12,750$13,800
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