by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Rock Valley College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this Rock Valley College cost report, you'll find:
At Rock Valley College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $17,564 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,924 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $17,040 | $524 | $17,564 |
| In-State | $8,400 | $524 | $8,924 |
Rock Valley College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Rock Valley College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $17,564 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Rock Valley College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at Rock Valley College pay about $8,924 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how Rock Valley College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Rock Valley College Financial Aid.
In-state Rock Valley College tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 2.22% over the past five years. Illinois residents may pay an estimated $9,325 this school year.
If the in-state Rock Valley College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $18,857, and four years would cost $38,561.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 4.99%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $19,362 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $39,691 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Rock Valley College, and $83,444 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Rock Valley College.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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