Richland Community College

One College Park
Decatur, IL 62521

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https://www.richland.edu/

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Main telephone 217-875-7200

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Educational system Illinois Community College Board
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1971
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Campus size 155 acres
County Macon

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Number of full time, freshmen men 77
Number of full time, freshmen women 75
Total number of full time freshmen 152
Number of part time, freshmen men 49
Number of part time, freshmen women 81
Total number of part time freshmen 130
Total number of freshmen men 126
Total number of freshmen women 156
Total number of freshmen 282
Number of full time, undergraduate men 202
Number of full time, undergraduate women 312
Total number of full time undergraduates 514
Number of part time, undergraduate men 539
Number of part time, undergraduate women 1,022
Total number of part time undergraduates 1,561
Total number of undergraduate males 741
Total number of undergraduate females 1,334
Total number of undergraduate students 2,075
Total enrollment 2,075
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 23%
Hispanic 4%
White 66%
Race/ethnicity unknown Less than 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 2%
Number of states and territories represented 25
Percentage of students from outside the US Less than 1%
Percentage of students 25 or older 57%

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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $10,380
Out-of-state tuition $11,496
Fees $336
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)

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Financial aid contact person Jody Burtnett
Financial aid contact title Director, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 217-875-7211 Ext 6288
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Loans
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes

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Admissions contact person Catherine Sebok
Admissions contact title Director of Admissions and Records
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Number of male applicants 230
Number of male applicants accepted 170
Number of male applicants who enrolled 126
Number of female applicants 372
Number of female applicants accepted 227
Number of female applicants who enrolled 156
Total number of applicants 602
Total number of applicants accepted 397
Total number of applicants who enrolled 282
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Standardized test scores Not considered
Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
ACT score
12 - 17 48%
18 - 23 43%
24 - 29 8%
30 - 36 1%
Average ACT score 18
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 2.15
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 48%
Percentage in top 25% 26%
Percentage in top 10% 8%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 57%

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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Required number of credits for an associate degree 60 semester hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Freshman honors college Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (65)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Kitty Lindsay Library

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Newspaper Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 35
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Phi Theta Kappa, Media Club, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, X-Ray Vision, Practical Nursing Club

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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes

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Was counseled by the career services office 10%
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes

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Total enrollment 2,075
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.