Richland Community College
- Welcome to Richland Community College! We are dedicated to helping you achieve your academic, personal, and overall education goals.
- The mission of Richland Community College is to provide innovative educational environments, opportunities, and experiences that enable individuals, communities, and the region to grow, thrive, and prosper.
School Highlights
Richland Community College serves 2,846 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 215 teachers has grown by 53% over five years.
Richland Community 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 | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 215 staff | 239 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 13 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Alpha Delta Nu, Black Student Association, Delta Alpha Pi, H.O.P.E. Club (Helping Out People Everywhere), Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Media Club/Communicatur, Nursing Club, P.R.I.D.E. (People Respecting Individual Differences in Everyone), Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Leaders in the Community (SLIC), Surgical Technology Club, X-Ray Vision Club |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Richland Community College, founded in 1971, is a comprehensive community college offering transfer/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 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 serves residents of Macon County and parts of Christian, DeWitt, Logan, Moultrie, Piatt, Sangamon, and Shelby Counties. Approximately 6,600 students are served annually at the main campus in Decatur, the Clinton Higher Learning Center, the Fairview Park Plaza Center, and other locations throughout the District. Richland offers several transfer/baccalaureate associate degrees, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Fine Arts, and Associate of Engineering Science. Over 30 areas of concentration (majors) are available for students. Students can transfer their credits to a four-year college or university. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) 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 Continuing and Professional Education Division. Students can select from 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Richland Community College is Lincoln College (31.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Lincoln CollegePublic1,109 students | 31.00 Mi300 Keokuk St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3155 31.001,109 - 5,446 students | 36.30 Mi5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 786-2200 36.305,446 - Lake Land CollegePublic4,466 students | 39.50 Mi5001 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-5253 39.504,466 - 6,510 students | 40.20 Mi2400 W Bradley Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-2200 40.206,510 - 4,974 students | 48.10 Mi1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 268-8000 48.104,974
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