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Richland Community College
- One College Pk
- Decatur, IL 62521
- OPEID College Code: 01087900
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- General Phone: (217) 875-7200
- President: Dr. Gayle Saunders
- Website: www.richland.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 3,274

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 8% | 29% | 24% | 59% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,980 | $2,649 | $1,150 | $1,180 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 13.9% | 11.1% | 18.0% |
| Number in Default | 27 | 12 | 17 |
| Number in Repayment | 194 | 108 | 94 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,679 | $5,936 | $6,560 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,795 | $10,377 | $10,377 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,679 | $6,936 | $7,560 |
| Out of State | $12,795 | $11,377 | $11,377 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,879 | $15,136 | $15,760 |
| Out of State | $20,995 | $19,577 | $19,577 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,479 | $9,736 | $10,360 |
| Out of State | $15,595 | $14,177 | $14,177 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,274 Undergraduate: 3,274
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,234 Female: 2,040
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,234 Female: 2,040
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,078 Part-Time: 2,196
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,078 Part-Time: 2,196
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3 | 0.09% |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.5% |
| Black | 551 | 17% |
| Asian | 35 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 1% |
| White | 2,622 | 80% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 173 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 735 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 405 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 354 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 458 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 307 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 247 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 369 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 187 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 28 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 342 | 210 | 132 |
| Faculty Status | 211 | 95 | 116 |
| Tenured Faculty | 55 | 55 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 211 | 95 | 116 |
| Primarily Instruction | 211 | 95 | 116 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 37 | 37 | - |
| Other Professionals | 28 | 24 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 66 | 54 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 59 | 47 | 12 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | 7 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,659 (75) | $48,721 (32) | $45,125 (43) |
| Professor | $58,359 (23) | $59,704 (12) | $56,892 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $47,578 (16) | $46,195 (6) | $48,408 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,621 (15) | $43,556 (6) | $41,997 (9) |
| Instructor | $36,031 (21) | $38,018 (8) | $34,808 (13) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,362 (20) | $37,789 (12) | $41,721 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,617 (95) | $43,866 (44) | $43,401 (51) |
| Professor | $58,359 (23) | $59,704 (12) | $56,892 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $47,578 (16) | $46,195 (6) | $48,408 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,621 (15) | $43,556 (6) | $41,997 (9) |
| Instructor | $36,031 (21) | $38,018 (8) | $34,808 (13) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 24% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 21% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
