How much has Richland CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

87.21%

In-State

24.84%

Out-of-State

Richland CC's tuition & fees has increased from $13,674 (2015) to $17,070 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 24.84% over the past 10 years.

Richland CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Illinois's average increase rate of -3.38%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 31.87% from 2015 ($25,624).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Richland CC's COA is $33,790, which is increased by 7.30% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Richland CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 24.84% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $16,650. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Richland Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,769$13,674-
2016-17$6,420$14,6407.06%
2017-18$6,000$14,430-1.43%
2018-19$6,060$14,4900.42%
2019-20$6,180$14,8202.28%
2020-21$6,210$14,370-3.04%
2021-22$9,090$19,26034.03%
2022-23$10,800$17,070-11.37%
2023-24$10,800$17,070
2024-25$10,800$17,070
Richland Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has increased 20.00% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,250-
2016-17$1,3205.60%
2017-18$1,320
2018-19$1,320
2019-20$1,320
2020-21$1,320
2021-22$19,2601,359.09%
2022-23$1,400-92.73%
2023-24$1,400
2024-25$1,5007.14%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 29.53% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Richland Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$10,700-
2016-17$10,700
2017-18$10,700
2018-19$10,700
2019-20$11,4507.01%
2020-21$11,5400.79%
2021-22$11,450-0.78%
2022-23$13,02013.71%
2023-24$13,020
2024-25$15,22016.90%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Richland Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Richland Community College$17,070
($10,800)		$17,070
($10,800)		-
College of DuPage$12,750
($10,650)		$12,510
($10,410)		1.92%
Joliet Junior College$13,800
($12,750)		$13,800
($12,750)		-
William Rainey Harper College$11,874
($10,062)		$11,802
($9,990)		0.61%
College of Lake County$14,400
($10,869)		$14,036
($10,531)		2.59%
Moraine Valley Community College$9,846
($8,502)		$9,846
($8,502)		-

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