Riverland Community College
About Riverland Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Riverland Community College teaches in Austin, Albert Lea and Owatonna, in the farm country of southern Minnesota. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1940
Location
Austin, Minnesota
Students
2,003
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
52.1%
Below national average
Tuition
$6,298
Per year
Avg Net Price
$7,427
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$45,247
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
52.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
74.9%
Transfer Out
11%
Teaching Quality
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
50%
$/Student
$7.8K
Class Size
Large
While 52.1% finish in 4 years, 74.9% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,298
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,442
After Financial Aid
$7,427
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$6,612
Receive Grants
23.8%
Take Loans
13.8%
Tuition is $6,298/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,427.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Riverland Community College fund their education.
While in School
23.8%
Get Grants
Free money
13.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$31,963
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Riverland Community College.
Gender
52.4%
Female
48%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,003
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
35.7%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
23.8%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (52% women, 48% men). 35.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
2,003
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Riverland Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 98 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
98
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
85% / 15%
83
Men
15
Women
3
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Riverland Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$45,247
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$39K
216 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
55 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$63K
19 grads
4yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$52K
18 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
—
14 grads
Computer Software and Media Applications
—
11 grads
Graduates earn about $41K six years out, growing to $45K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.