Richland Community College

Richland Community College Overview

Richland Community College is a public school in a small town setting in Decatur, Illinois. Richland Community College was founded in 1971 and the school now enrolls around 3,005 students per year, which includes 3,005 undergrad students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Richland Community College!

Are you interested in music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Richland Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

2022 Richland Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	66%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.2
In-State Tuition	$8,670
Out-of-State	$18,840

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Is Richland Community College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Richland Community College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Richland Community College

It is not competitive to get into Richland Community College. Around 66% of applicants get into Richland Community College each year. Out of 602 applications received in 2022, 397 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Richland Community 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.

Approximately 57% of students who start at Richland Community College come back for their second year of 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 Outlook Richland Community College Graduates

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

Check with Richland Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Richland Community 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 Richland Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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

Some 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 Richland Community College.

Based on this information, is Richland Community College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Richland Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Richland Community College Located?

Richland Community College is located in the small town setting of Decatur, Illinois.

If you would like to see Richland Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 72 to Decatur, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Decatur.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Richland Community College and Decatur are like without leaving home.

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