Richland Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,170

2022 Average Net Price

$4,790

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.35%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,075

24.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

40%

88 Graduates

About

Richland Community College is a higher education institution located in Macon County, IL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Richland Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (119 degrees awarded), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (14 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (12 degrees).

In 2022, 806 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Richland Community College. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (592 degrees), 3.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Richland Community College is $4,170, which is $−3,942 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Richland Community College was 5.35%, corresponding to 13 out of the 243 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Richland Community College is $4,170, which is $3,942 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,790.

In 2022, 73% of undergraduate students attending Richland Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,170

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Richland Community College was $4,170. The cost of tuition at Richland Community College is $−3,942 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$4,790

2022 Value

13.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Richland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,790. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Richland Community College grew by 13.3%.

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

$9,000

Room and Board

$1,320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Richland Community College was of $9,000 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,320. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Richland Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 21.7% with respect to 2021, when 60% 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.

5.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Richland Community College was 5.35%, which represents 13 out of the 243 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 2,075 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Richland Community College is 514 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,561. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at Richland Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Richland Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.6% White, 21.3% Black or African American, 4.14% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Two or More Races, 1.16% Asian, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Richland Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.9%), followed by White Male (31.5%) and Black or African American Female (8.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Richland Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,075 students. The full-time enrollment at Richland Community College is 514 and the part-time enrollment is 1,561. This means that 24.8% of students enrolled at Richland Community College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

71%

2022 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Richland Community College had a retention rate higher than 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 (2022)

White
1,424 enrolled students
Black or African American
442 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
86 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Richland Community College is 68.6% White, 21.3% Black or African American, 4.14% Hispanic or Latino, 3.47% Two or More Races, 1.16% Asian, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.145% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 17 students (0.819%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 130 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 (592 degrees awarded). There were 3.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Richland Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (119 degrees awarded), followed by Culinary Arts & Chef Training (14 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (12 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (57 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (92 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (16 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 (128,491 people), Other managers (85,322 people), Secondary school teachers (54,562 people), Postsecondary teachers (49,646 people), and Physicians (44,476 people).

The most specialized majors at Richland Community College in 2022 are Transportation (57 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (92 degrees), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (228 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (57 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (92 degrees), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (228 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
94 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
57 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Richland Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 94 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

338

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

468

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 338 degrees were awarded to men at Richland Community College, which is 0.722 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (468).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Richland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.42 times less than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Richland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.38 times more than the 63 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 23% of students graduating from Richland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Richland Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
592 degrees awarded
Black or African American
149 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Richland Community College is white (592 degrees awarded). There were 3.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

0.62% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
328 degrees awarded
White Male
264 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Richland Community College is white female (328 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (264 degrees).

Operations

Richland Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $19.5M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 145k (0.74%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Richland Community College had a total salary expenditure of 38.8M. Richland Community College employs 17 Professors, 14 Instructors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Richland Community College are Female Professor (12), Male Instructor (8), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Richland Community College are: Management, with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 25 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

Endowment

$19.5M

2022 Endowment

4.41%

decline from 2021

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

$3.74M

2022 Salaries

15.7%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Richland Community College paid a median of $3.74M in salaries, which represents 9.62% of their overall expenditure ($38.8M) and a 15.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 35.3% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.16% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.37M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Richland Community College paid a total of $3.37M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 90.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Richland Community College were Professor with 17 employees, Instructor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Richland Community College were Management with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Male Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Richland Community College was Female Professor with 12 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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