Rend Lake College
- Rend Lake College is a nationally ranked community college, located on the eastern shore of scenic Rend Lake in Southern Illinois. RLC has an open enrollment policy. What does that mean? It means no waiting and watching the mailbox for that letter to arrive because YOU ARE ACCEPTED!
School Highlights
Rend Lake College serves 1,802 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is same as the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,802 students
- In-state tuition: $4,050
- Out-state tuition: $6,000
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 8%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Rend Lake College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 128 teachers has declined by 7% over five years.
Rend Lake College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
128 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rend Lake College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Rend Lake College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,802 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
950 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
852 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
27%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
92%
48%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.68
College Completion Rate
61%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,050 is less than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,000 is less than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has grown by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,050
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,000
$10,899
Tuition Notes
$135 per credit hour in district
$200 per credit hour out of district
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,781
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Agherculture Club, Agriculture Club, Amateur Radio, Art League, Automotive Club, Careers without Limits, Computer Club, Creative Writing Club, Culinary Arts Club, e-Sports, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Educators of America, Graphic Design CMYK-LUB, LGBTQA, Nursing Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Radiology Club, Rod Burners - Welding, Social Media Warriors, Student Ambassadors, Tabletop Gaming, The Student Experience, Thespians Club, Trap Shooting Club, Veterans Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Rend Lake College Theatre, Spring Musical
Agherculture Club, Agriculture Club, Amateur Radio, Art League, Automotive Club, Careers without Limits, Computer Club, Creative Writing Club, Culinary Arts Club, e-Sports, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Educators of America, Graphic Design CMYK-LUB, LGBTQA, Nursing Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Radiology Club, Rod Burners - Welding, Social Media Warriors, Student Ambassadors, Tabletop Gaming, The Student Experience, Thespians Club, Trap Shooting Club, Veterans Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Rend Lake College Theatre, Spring Musical
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Rend Lake College provides educational opportunities across cultural and economic boundaries to the diverse student population we serve. We are committed to our students` success in achieving their educational goals and to meeting our community-focused program objectives. With Rend Lake College, student journeys start here.
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