by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Rock Valley College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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Those taking courses part-time at Rock Valley College generally pay $227 a credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $227 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Rock Valley College are shown below.
Required fees account for added up to $584; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,795 |
| Fees | $584 |
| Total | $7,379 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board.
Below is how tuition at Rock Valley College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,040 |
| Two Years Ago | $19,860 |
| One Year Ago | $20,820 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,795 |
Most recently, tuition fell, which is rare and may stem from a restated figure.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about the aid available at Rock Valley College, head to the Rock Valley College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Rock Valley College Tuition & Fees page.