Riverland Community College
Location and Contact Information
1900 8th Ave NWAustin, MN 55912-1473
USA
Main Tel: (507) 433-0600
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in construction trades and music.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
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.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,178 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid
Riverland Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 78% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 53% | $3,537 |
| Institutional Grant | 7% | $935 |
| Federal Grant | 36% | $3,371 |
| Pell Grant | 36% | $3,182 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $894 |
| State or Local Grant | 41% | $1,465 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 57% | $5,353 |
| Federal Loan | 57% | $5,060 |
| Other Loan | 4% | $4,867 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Riverland Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | 3,003 |
| 2 | Lake Superior College | Duluth, MN | 4,966 |
| 3 | Saint Cloud Technical College | Saint Cloud, MN | 3,949 |
| 4 | Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | 4,083 |
| 5 | South Central College | North Mankato, MN | 3,839 |
| 6 | Alexandria Technical College | Alexandria, MN | 2,377 |
| 7 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton | Canton, NY | 2,970 |
| 8 | Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | 4,231 |
| 9 | Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 3,269 |
| 10 | Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | 5,634 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 330 | 19 |
| < 1 year certificate | 120 | 11 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 113 | 11 |
| 2-4 year degree | 109 | 9 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 63 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 15 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,420 in 2009-2010 (2,274 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 21% 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)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Human Resources Development
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
LAW
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MUSIC
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation