- Rockford Business College is dedicated to promoting individual growth through personalized career education. We believe that this begins with young people in high school. Whenever possible Rockford Business College will develop a personalized link with each area high school, providing benefits to students choosing to continue their education at Rockford Business College.
School Highlights
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College serves 682 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Private-state tuition: $10,964
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1862
Total Faculty
26 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
682 students
3,095 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
682 students
1,013 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
294 students
2,082 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
682 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
682 students
1,082 students
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
28%
% Black
32%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
35%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
38%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2014-2015, in 2017 dollars)
$31,600
$29,550
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $10,964 is less than the state average of $14,123. The private state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,964
$14,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
80%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,971
$7,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- For more than 140 years, RBC has provided relevant, quality programs geared to get people into the workforce quickly. At RBC, students receive the kind of personalized attention they need to help them succeed. Our small classes, combined with a caring and knowledgeable staff, will help make your experience here enjoyable and rewarding. The ultimate aim of our college is to prepare you for the world of work. And based on our placement rates, we're succeeding. Our graduate placement rate typically exceeds 90%, and the vast majority of companies who hire our grads keep coming back for more. Take a look at our program offerings, and I think you'll find there's a program that's just right for you, whether it's a two-year associate degree program, diploma, or certificate. And our program advisory committees, made up of our graduates and employers who hire them, help ensure that the skills they need are the skills we teach. Through the year 2000 and beyond, Rockford Business College has provided opportunities for students to grow and incorporate their skills into their current positions or to further their education with more advanced degrees. All of these opportunities have been made possible by the constant growth, understanding, and courage of one college so as to keep forever changing and fulfilling the needs of Northern Illinois and Rockford area residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College cost?
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College's private state tuition is approximately $10,964.
What is Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College's ranking?
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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