Riverland Community College

Riverland Community College, also known as RCC, is a public, community college that is a part of the State Colleges and Universities System of Minnesota. RCC records an enrollment of over 4,000 students every year. It was formed as the Austin Junior College in 1940 and was given its present name in 1964. It has campuses in Albert Lea, Minnesota; Austin, Minnesota; and Owatonna, Minnesota.

RCC has an active student administration to promote the complete development of the students. The college offers various career counseling and placement opportunities for its students. RCC’s campus is home to a variety of clubs and organizations including the Student Organizations ACCENT (A Literary Magazine), the Human Services Club, the Riverland Student Organizations, and the Criminal Justice Society.

Campus Location

1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
USA
Main Tel: (507) 433-0600
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Riverland Community College Highlights

Where Riverland Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in construction trades and business and management.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
High faculty salary.
High male/female ratio.
Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	350	20
< 1 year certificate	131	13
1-2 year certificate	104	11
2-4 year degree	85	6

Students

The student enrollment at Riverland Community College was 3,687 in 2007 (2,228 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 4,896
Books and supplies	$ 650

Financial Aid: Riverland Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Riverland Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College	Fennimore, WI	2,549
South Central College	North Mankato, MN	3,639
Moraine Park Technical College	Fond du Lac, WI	7,440
Minnesota West Community and Technical College	Granite Falls, MN	2,943
Ridgewater College	Willmar, MN	4,177
Ashland Community and Technical College	Ashland, KY	4,675
Madisonville Community College	Madisonville, KY	4,363
Hazard Community and Technical College	Hazard, KY	4,457
Northland Community and Technical College	Thief River Falls, MN	4,027
Sheridan College	Sheridan, WY	3,277

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		70
Without tenure; working toward tenure		9
Without tenure; tenure not available		1

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (27 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (114 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management and Services
Management Information Systems
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (52 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded)

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (12 awarded)

Human Services

LAW (9 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (168 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (37 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (1 awarded)

Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (14 awarded)

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MUSIC (2 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (97 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Receptionist

PRODUCTION TRADES (16 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (23 awarded)

Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (9 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (26 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation