College statistics
- Address:
- One College Park
Decatur, IL
62521 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.richland.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,260
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $16,650
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $50,109,460
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Richland Community College is a public two-year institution in Decatur, Illinois, serving the central Illinois region with a general liberal arts and sciences curriculum. The college enrolls 2,214 students and operates in an urban setting as part of Illinois's network of accessible higher education.
In-state tuition is $4,260 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $16,650. The college's low cost structure makes it a financially accessible entry point for students starting their postsecondary education in the Decatur area.
Richland is best suited for students beginning their college education, exploring career directions, or preparing to transfer to a four-year institution. The college's primary strength lies in its role as a transfer pathway: many students complete their first two years at Richland before earning a bachelor's degree elsewhere. If transfer planning is important to your goals, ask about articulation agreements with four-year institutions. For more information, visit https://www.richland.edu/.