Riverland Community College
School Notes Overview:
Riverland is a regional comprehensive community college inspiring learning for living through a personalized educational environment....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Mower County, MN | - |
| 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 | 1,416 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,056 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,472 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 72% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 36% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,633 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 44% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,441 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 5% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $647 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 52% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,248 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Our locations in Albert Lea, Austin, and at the Owatonna College & University Center provide easy access to more than 50 career programs or the first two years of a bachelor's degree. Our partnerships with other colleges and universities also allow our students to earn bachelor's degrees without having to leave southern Minnesota. Our support services help students improve study skills, locate resources, resolve personal issues, make strong career decisions, pay for college, or arrange the details of a smooth college transfer.
- The college offers more than 55 career programs or 32 transfer programs. These include technical programs that train students for great jobs in as little as nine months and liberal arts degrees that easily transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Students may select from a variety of programs and earn associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.
- The Austin Campus of Riverland Community College includes the Austin East and West Buildings and College Park Student Housing. On this campus, students pursue career and liberal arts majors in a small-town collegiate atmosphere. Austin is a community of more than 20,000 with extensive parks, shopping and recreation opportunities for students.
- Opportunities in theatre, music, clubs, intercollegiate sports, and student government provide an easy way to meet new friends, share talents, develop leadership skills, and make dreams happen. In every program, our students have access to state-of-the-art technologies. Interactive television and online classes make learning accessible despite the challenges of time and location.
- The college is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Ben Pherson: Jenkins, Faber playing at Eau Claire (Post-Bulletin)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 02:09:01 pm
Austin High graduates Taylor Jenkins and Kristin Faber are members of the women's hockey team at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Faber is a junior forward for the Blugolds, and Jenkins is a sophomore forward. - Riverland will honor athletic hall of fame inductees Nov. 14 (Austin Daily Herald)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 10:49:19 pm
Riverland Community College will welcome six inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Nov. 14 in Riverland Gym. - 'The Deportee's Wife' tells her story (Post-Bulletin)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 04:14:02 pm
Giselle Stern Hernandez did not cry until her performance was over, but some in the audience at Bridges Theatre on the campus of Riverland Community College wept for her - Solo deals with deportation, affected families (Post-Bulletin)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 04:18:26 pm
A solo show is expected to take audience members Thursday night in Austin through the life of a woman whose husband was deported in 2001 to Mexico. - Austin calendar (Post-Bulletin)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 03:13:52 pm
WEDNESDAY Hamburger night, Eagles Club, Austin. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Also serving pork tenderloin sandwich. Lutefisk and meatball dinner, Little Cedar Lutheran Church, 308 Lewison St. N.W., Adams. (507) 582-3185. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Serving from 11 a.m. to 1
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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