Rend Lake College

Rend Lake College is a public community college located in Ina, IL. It offers 93 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,800 for Illinois residents and $7,800 for out-of-state students at Rend Lake College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,927) of public community colleges in Illinois.
It has 2,015 students that are lower than the average population (3,758 students) of community colleges in Illinois. In addition, 205 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Illinois community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $31,400.
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Academic Overview

Rend Lake College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Ina, Illinois.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $7,800 for Illinois residents and $7,800 for other students on average. It offers 93 degree programs through 59 Certificate, 34 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL
Phone618-437-5321
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$7,800
Out-of-State$7,800
Student Population »2,015 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »63%
Transfer-out Rate13%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,209
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $7,800 for Illinois residents and $7,800 for out-of-state students at Rend Lake College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,927) over public community colleges in Illinois.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Rend Lake College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$7,800$7,800
Books & Supplies$400
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,993
Average Financial Aid$4,209
Cost of Attendance$26,193$26,193
After Financial Aid$21,984$21,984
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,400
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Rend Lake College$7,800$7,800
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,729$11,927
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Rend Lake College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 59 Certificate, 34 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs5934NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanization24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies153 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 151 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 145 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Graphic Design12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Staff Services Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/Commerce3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Operations Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,015 students at Rend Lake College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 900 male students and 1,102 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,0029511,051
Male Students900428472
Female Students1,102523579

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Rend Lake College, there are 2,017 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,020 students were attending classes through distance learning (164 students are enrolled exclusively and 856 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,017
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses164
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses856
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses997
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