Rend Lake College

468 N Ken Gray Pkwy
Ina, IL 62846
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Rend Lake College Photo #1 - Rend Lake College is a nationally ranked community college, located on the eastern shore of scenic Rend Lake in Southern Illinois. RLC has an open enrollment policy. What does that mean? It means no waiting and watching the mailbox for that letter to arrive because YOU ARE ACCEPTED!
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Rend Lake College Photo #1 - Rend Lake College is a nationally ranked community college, located on the eastern shore of scenic Rend Lake in Southern Illinois. RLC has an open enrollment policy. What does that mean? It means no waiting and watching the mailbox for that letter to arrive because YOU ARE ACCEPTED!
  • Rend Lake College is a nationally ranked community college, located on the eastern shore of scenic Rend Lake in Southern Illinois. RLC has an open enrollment policy. What does that mean? It means no waiting and watching the mailbox for that letter to arrive because YOU ARE ACCEPTED!

School Highlights

Rend Lake College serves 2,002 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,002 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,050
  • Out-state tuition: $6,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Rend Lake College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rend Lake College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
128 staff
227 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rend Lake College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Rend Lake College diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,002 students
2,558 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
951 students
872 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,051 students
1,686 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Rend Lake College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Illinois.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
167 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
951 students
872 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,051 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
5%
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% Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rend Lake College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rend Lake College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rend Lake College and the percentage of Black community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rend Lake College and the percentage of White community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
90%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Rend Lake College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Rend Lake College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Rend Lake College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rend Lake College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Rend Lake College and the community college average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5932%
0.3913%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Rend Lake College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$31,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Rend Lake College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Illinois by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,050 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,000 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,050
$7,875
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Rend Lake College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,000
$10,847
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Rend Lake College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
$135 per credit hour in district $200 per credit hour out of district
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Rend Lake College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,187
$8,187
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Rend Lake College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,618
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Rend Lake College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Rend Lake College and the community college average percent admitted of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Agherculture Club, Agriculture Club, Amateur Radio, Art League, Automotive Club, Careers without Limits, Computer Club, Creative Writing Club, Culinary Arts Club, e-Sports, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Educators of America, Graphic Design CMYK-LUB, LGBTQA, Nursing Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Radiology Club, Rod Burners - Welding, Social Media Warriors, Student Ambassadors, Tabletop Gaming, The Student Experience, Thespians Club, Trap Shooting Club, Veterans Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Rend Lake College Theatre, Spring Musical
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Rend Lake College provides educational opportunities across cultural and economic boundaries to the diverse student population we serve. We are committed to our students` success in achieving their educational goals and to meeting our community-focused program objectives. With Rend Lake College, student journeys start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rend Lake College cost?
Rend Lake College's tuition is approximately $4,050 for In-State students and $6,000 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Rend Lake College?
The acceptance rate of Rend Lake College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 89%.
What sports does Rend Lake College offer?
Rend Lake College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Rend Lake College's ranking?
Rend Lake College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,002 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,050
  • Out-state tuition: $6,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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