Richland Community College
Richland Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Decatur, IL. It offers 97 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1978 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,388 students attended Richland Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 47 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 50 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 179 (full-time) and 75 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Richland Community College is 60% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 60% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,388 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Number of Faculty | 97 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Richland Community College is $17,070
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,998 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,070 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,998 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Richland Community College offers 65 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 401 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 7 | 0 | 109 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 32 | 0 | 126 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 26 | 2 | 166 |
| Total | 65 | 2 | 401 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Richland Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 401 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 109 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 126 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 166 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 13 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 85 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 12 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 10 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 63 |
| Total | 109 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,388 students have enrolled into Richland Community College. By gender, 867 male and 1,521 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,435 White (60.09%), 630 Black/African American (26.38%), 133 Hispanic (5.57%), 40 Asian (1.68%), and 281 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,388 | 867 | 1,521 |
| American Indian/Native American | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Asian | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Black/African American | 630 | 176 | 454 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 47 | 86 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 1,435 | 565 | 870 |
| Two More | 94 | 30 | 64 |
| Un-Known | 41 | 18 | 23 |
| Non-resident Alien | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Directory Information
- One College Park, Decatur, IL
- 217-875-7200
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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