Richland Community College
One College Pk, Decatur, IL, 62521-0851 - View a map of this school Map
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The mission of Richland Community College is to offer educational programs that enable students to achieve their potential through higher education by obtaining the abilities, attitudes and skills needed for personal and professional growth.


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  Richland Community College Community College Avg.
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County Macon County, IL -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,048 students 1,000 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,986 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 3,034 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 10% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 2% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $713 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 2% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $552 $1,211
% Students Receiving Loans 2% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $1,098 $3,048
School Notes:
  • Richland Community College, founded in 1971, is a comprehensive community college offering baccalaureate, technical, continuing education, and community service programs. The College has an "Open Door" policy which allows anyone within the district that could benefit from a higher education to be admitted to the College. The purpose of a comprehensive community college is to serve all who then can serve to build a better society.
  • Richland offers several degrees in its Baccalaureate/Transfer Program including an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Engineering Science. Over 30 areas of concentration are available for students. Students earning degrees in any of these areas can then transfer their credits on to a four-year college or university.
  • The College serves residents of Macon County and parts of Christian, DeWitt, Logan, Moultrie, Piatt, Sangamon, and Shelby Counties. Approximately 7,600 students are served annually at the main campus in Decatur, the Clinton Extension Center, Opportunities Center, and other locations throughout the District.
  • The Occupational/Technical Programs are designed to prepare students to move directly into the workforce with specific skills. Students can earn Basic Certificates, Advanced Certificates or Associate in Applied Science Degrees in over 40 different career areas.
  • Customized training is available through the RCC Business and Industry Institute. The Institute has a broad scope of programs designed to meet all types of needs including computer, basic skills, customer services, technical training, occupational safety training, commercial truck drivers, and management training.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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