Rend Lake College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural area.

Overview

Rend Lake College is located in Illinois and was founded in 1955. It was originally known as Mt. Vernon Community College but received its present name on December 20, 1966, during its organization under the Illinois Junior College Act. Distance learning and online courses are provided by the college. There are over 55 associate degree programs and more than 40 occupational certificate programs offered by the college. RLC also provides online courses for its students.

The student life at the college is very active. The students of Rend Lake College are involved in various campus clubs and organizations, including Active College Christians, Computer Club, Creative Writing Club and Thespians Club. There are also recreational facilities for softball, baseball and volleyball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in science, agricultural science and management, mechanics and repair, landscaping and horticulture, production trades, and engineering technician.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Rend Lake College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 81% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,761 in 2009-2010 (3,163 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 51% of the student body. About 26% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (76 awarded)

• Agricultural Business and Management
• Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
• Agricultural Mechanization
• Agricultural Production Operations

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (30 awarded)

• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (33 awarded)

• Construction Trades
• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (36 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training
• Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager

DESIGN (16 awarded)

• Graphic Design

ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (92 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Mining Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

FINE ARTS (4 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (36 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (241 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (146 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (63 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (39 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
• Surgical Technology/Technologist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (98 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (5 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (24 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES (88 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (183 awarded)

• Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (9 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage