- Dallas College Richland Campus is a public community college in Dallas, Texas. The school was founded in 1972 and is part of Dallas College. It is the largest campus in the college, featuring about 20,000 students. Located on the old Jackson farm, the campus comprises 155 acres including Thunderduck Lake.
School Highlights
Richland College serves 20,548 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 20,548 students
- In-state tuition: $2,664
- Out-state tuition: $4,176
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Richland College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 928 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Richland College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
928 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Richland College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Richland College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,548 students
4,254 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
4,195 students
902 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
16,353 students
3,352 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,195 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,195 students
869 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
14%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
39%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
20%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
5%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,200
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,664 is less than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,176 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,664
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,176
$5,806
Tuition Notes
2015-2016 Estimated
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
88%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,033
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
SoccerVolleyball
Wrestling
Colors
Green, Purple
School Mascot
R. Mæžšbius Thunderduck
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ambassador or Student GovernmentCampus Activities Board
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramurals
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Richland College was established in 1972. It is one of seven campuses in the Dallas County Community College District. For more than 30 years, Richland College of the Dallas County Community Colleges has focused on teaching, learning and community building. Richland helps students build their future through courses that can be applied to the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, one- or two-year certificates in a number of career fields, and training in the latest technology for students who want to advance in their current careers. The student body of more than 14,000 college credit students and about 5,000 continuing education students at Richland is internationally and ethnically diverse, speaking more than 79 first languages. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Sciences degree and the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Richland College cost?
Richland College's tuition is approximately $2,664 for In-State students and $4,176 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Richland College?
The acceptance rate of Richland College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What sports does Richland College offer?
Richland College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Richland College's ranking?
Richland College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Richland College located?
Richland College is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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- Although I didn't know some areas of the school, so I didn't film it, and I apologize!
Camera used:
- Sony A6
- Iphone 6s
Filming date:
- April 6
- April 9
- April 11
*The entire video was planned, recorded, and edited by myself (Huy Tran)*
- Inspired and supported by:
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