Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,590 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,070 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,407 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,393 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.49% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 8.67% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Richland Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$17,070
Books and supplies
$1,400
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$11,407
Average net price
$5,393
Average aid coverage
53%
$6,014 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Richland Community College pays approximately $5,393 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Illinois average of $15,478 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Richland Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Richland Community College net price
$5,393
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Richland Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,070 and average net price at $5,393. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$17,070
Current net price
$5,393
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Richland Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,793
Undergraduates
1,412
10-Year Median Earnings - Richland Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Richland Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Richland Community College?
Undergraduates
1,412
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.49%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
8.67%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.49% of Richland Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 8.67% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Richland Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Richland Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Richland Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Richland Community College is listed at One College Park, Decatur, IL 62521-8513. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Richland Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Community College | Not available | $17,070 | $5,393 | $38,793 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Similar Schools in Decatur
This local cluster focuses on nearby Decatur schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Decatur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Richland Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Richland Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Richland Community College tuition?
Richland Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,070.
What is Richland Community College's average net price?
Richland Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,393.
What is Richland Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,793 for Richland Community College.
Is Richland Community College accredited?
Richland Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Richland Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,412 undergraduate students at Richland Community College.
What percentage of Richland Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Richland Community College in the local dataset is 33.49%.
What is the federal loan rate at Richland Community College?
The federal loan rate for Richland Community College in the local dataset is 8.67%.
Where should I verify Richland Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Richland Community College or the latest official federal education data.