Richland Community College

www.richland.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,170

2023 Average Net Price

$6,203

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,214

20.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.5%

87 Graduates

About

Richland Community College is a higher education institution located in Macon County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Richland Community College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (127 degrees awarded), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (38 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (19 degrees).

In 2023, 793 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Richland Community College. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (564 degrees), 3.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (151 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Richland Community College is $4,170, which is $−4,083 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Richland Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 235 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Richland Community College is $4,170, which is $4,083 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,203.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Richland Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,170

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Richland Community College was $4,170. The cost of tuition at Richland Community College is $−4,083 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Richland Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,203

2023 Value

29.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Richland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,203. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Richland Community College grew by 29.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Richland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,070

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Richland Community College was of $10,070 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.06% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Richland Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Richland Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.48% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Richland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Richland Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 235 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Richland Community College had a total enrollment of 2,214 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Richland Community College is 451 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,763. This means that 20.4% of students enrolled at Richland Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Richland Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.8% White, 23.9% Black or African American, 5.56% Hispanic or Latino, 4.16% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Richland Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.5%), followed by White Male (30.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Richland Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,214 students. The full-time enrollment at Richland Community College is 451 and the part-time enrollment is 1,763. This means that 20.4% of students enrolled at Richland Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Richland Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Richland Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Richland Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Richland Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,412 enrolled students
Black or African American
529 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
123 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Richland Community College is 63.8% White, 23.9% Black or African American, 5.56% Hispanic or Latino, 4.16% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (0.723%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 189 more women than men received degrees from Richland Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Richland Community College is white (564 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (151 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Richland Community College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (127 degrees awarded), followed by Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (38 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Richland Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (38 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Richland Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (99,440 people), Other managers (74,818 people), Physicians (37,050 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,485 people), and Registered nurses (35,744 people).

The most specialized majors at Richland Community College in 2023 are Transportation (38 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (204 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (46 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Richland Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Richland Community College are Transportation (38 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (53 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (204 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (46 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Richland Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (274,352 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (124,145 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (116,820 people), Computer Systems Design (70,272 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (44,537 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Richland Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
106 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
53 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Richland Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Richland Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

302

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

491

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 302 degrees were awarded to men at Richland Community College, which is 0.615 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (491).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Richland Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Richland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.358 times less than the 134 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Richland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.79 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Richland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Richland Community College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
564 degrees awarded
Black or African American
151 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Richland Community College is white (564 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (151 degrees).

0.631% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
325 degrees awarded
White Male
239 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
112 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Richland Community College is white female (325 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (239 degrees).

Operations

Richland Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $23.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 162k (0.691%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Richland Community College had a total salary expenditure of 37.7M. Richland Community College employs 16 Professors, 14 Instructors and 11 Associate professors. Most academics at Richland Community College are Female Professor (11), Male Instructor (8), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Richland Community College are: Management, with 34 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Endowment

$23.4M

2023 Endowment

20%

growth from 2022

Richland Community College has an endowment valued at about $23.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Richland Community College grew 20% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.6M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Richland Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.44M

2023 Salaries

72.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Richland Community College paid a median of $6.44M in salaries, which represents 17.1% of their overall expenditure ($37.7M) and a 72.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 35.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Richland Community College paid a total of $3.26M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Richland Community College were Professor with 16 employees, Instructor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Richland Community College were Management with 34 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Richland Community College was Female Professor with 11 employees, Male Instructor with 8 employees, and Male Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Richland Community College.

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