Rend Lake College

Rend Lake College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Ina, Illinois. Rend Lake College was founded in 1967 and now enrolls around 1,802 students a year, including 1,802 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Rend Lake College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Rend Lake College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Rend Lake College students can .

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.

Learn more about life at Rend Lake College on the Student Life page.

2021 Rend Lake College Facts At-A-Glance
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Is Rend Lake College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what Rend Lake College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Rend Lake College

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

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 Outcomes for Rend Lake College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

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. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $5.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Rend Lake College spends about $3,556 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Rend Lake College

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

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available 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! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Rend Lake College. Based on this information, how does Rend Lake College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit 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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