- 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 2,015 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,015 students
- In-state tuition: $4,050
- Out-state tuition: $6,000
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 11%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Rend Lake College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Rend Lake College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
58 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rend Lake College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Rend Lake College diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,015 students
3,095 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
918 students
1,013 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,097 students
2,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,015 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
918 students
1,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,097 students
2,308 students
% Hispanic
2%
28%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$31,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,050 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,000 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,050
$8,019
Showing 2008–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,000
$10,874
Tuition Notes
$135 per credit hour in district
$200 per credit hour out of district
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
80%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,187
$8,029
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,618
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
GolfSoftball
TennisVolleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Agherculture ClubAgriculture Club
Amateur RadioArt League
Automotive ClubCareers without Limits
Computer ClubCreative Writing Club
Culinary Arts Clube-Sports
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFuture Educators of America
Graphic Design CMYK-LUBLGBTQA
Nursing ClubPhi Beta Lambda
Phi Theta KappaRadiology Club
Rod Burners - WeldingSocial Media Warriors
Student AmbassadorsTabletop Gaming
The Student ExperienceThespians Club
Trap Shooting ClubVeterans Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Rend Lake College TheatreSpring Musical
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rend Lake College cost?
Rend Lake College's tuition is approximately $4,050 for In-State students and $6,000 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Rend Lake College?
The acceptance rate of Rend Lake College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What sports does Rend Lake College offer?
Rend Lake College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Rend Lake College's ranking?
Rend Lake College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition.
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