Public Colleges in Rockford, IL

There's 1 public college found in Rockford, IL. This is 12% of all the colleges listed in this city. You may find a list of all categories of Rockford public colleges on this page to choose from.

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List of Rockford Public Colleges

There is only one public college listed in Rockford. Click on the public college name bellow to find detailed information on it.

Rock Valley College

3301 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL - 61114-5699

Other Public Colleges Nearby

The following public colleges are located nearby Rockford.

Blackhawk Technical College (23.2 Miles)

6004 County Road G, Janesville, WI - 53546-6458
Kishwaukee College (24.1 Miles)

21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL - 60150-9699
Highland Community College (31.2 Miles)

2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL - 61032-9341
McHenry County College (35.6 Miles)

8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL - 60012-2761
Sauk Valley Community College (40.9 Miles)

173 Illinois Rt 2, Dixon, IL - 61021-9112
Elgin Community College (41.6 Miles)

1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL - 60123
Waubonsee Community College (44.6 Miles)

Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL - 60554-9454
Harper College (52.2 Miles)

1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL - 60067
College of Lake County (54.2 Miles)

19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL - 60030
College of Dupage (58.6 Miles)

425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL - 60137

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How to Apply for Financial Aid for College

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