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 2,388 students (20% 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 2,388 students
In-state tuition: $5,835
Out-state tuition: $26,700
Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Minority enrollment: 39%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 67% over five years.
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The student population of Richland Community College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Richland Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,835 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 35% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $26,700 is more than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has grown by 38% over four years.
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Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Alpha Delta NuBlack Student Association
Delta Alpha PiH.O.P.E. Club (Helping Out People Everywhere)
Intervarsity Christian FellowshipMedia Club/Communicatur
Nursing ClubP.R.I.D.E. (People Respecting Individual Differences in Everyone)
Phi Theta KappaStudent Government Association (SGA)
Student Leaders in the Community (SLIC)Surgical Technology Club
X-Ray Vision Club
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,019 per year for in-state students and $10,874 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,123 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
