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Rend Lake College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in Ina, Illinois, Rend Lake College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Rend Lake College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Rend Lake College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 66% at Rend Lake College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,000

Cost of attendance at Rend Lake College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,750

Cost of attendance at Rend Lake College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Rend Lake College received on average $4,820 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,820
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 144 44% $4,601 $662,536
Other Federal Grant 257 78% $3,081 $791,825
State Grant/Scholarships 128 39% $1,345 $172,117
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 139 42% $2,983 $414,627
Total Grant & Scholarships 286 87% $4,820 $1,378,569

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rend Lake College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Rend Lake College students is 59.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.0%.

59.3%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 42.1% 16 students
  • white 62.0% 260 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Rend Lake College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Rend Lake College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training