College statistics
- Address:
- 1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN
55912 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.riverland.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,585
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $26,599,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Riverland Community College is a public two-year institution located in Austin, Minnesota, serving the region's students seeking associate degrees and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The college offers programs rooted in liberal arts and sciences, providing foundational education for students planning to complete bachelor's degrees elsewhere or enter the workforce directly.
Tuition runs $5,585 annually for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance at the same figure, making it an exceptionally low-cost entry point for higher education. The college enrolls approximately 3,591 students and maintains an endowment of $26.6 million to support institutional operations and student aid.
Riverland works best for students seeking an affordable pathway into higher education, those undecided about major coursework who benefit from foundational coursework before transferring, and working adults balancing education with other responsibilities. The college's Economic Mobility Index designation of "Higher Access, Lower Earnings" reflects its role in serving students from lower-income backgrounds. Visit the official website at https://www.riverland.edu/ for admissions information and program details.