Rend Lake College

Rend Lake College Overview

Rend Lake College is a public, state school in the rural setting of Ina, Illinois. Rend Lake College was founded in 1967 and the school now enrolls around 1,802 students per year, which includes 1,802 undergraduates.

Student Involvement at Rend Lake College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Rend Lake College's theater groups.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Rend Lake College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Rend Lake College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Rend Lake College on the Student Life page.

2022 Rend Lake College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered

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Is Rend Lake College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Rend Lake College offers and if the school seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Rend Lake College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Rend Lake College, around 66% are still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Rend Lake College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Rend Lake College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Rend Lake College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Rend Lake College's endowment was valued at $5.2 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Rend Lake College spends about $4,723 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Rend Lake College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Rend Lake College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Rend Lake College.

Based on this information, does Rend Lake College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Rend Lake College a good school for you?

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Where is Rend Lake College?

Rend Lake College is located in the rural setting of Ina, Illinois.

If you want to see Rend Lake College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 57 to Ina, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Mt. Vernon-Outland.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Rend Lake College and Ina are like without leaving home.

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