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Founded in 1972, Richland College is a community college located in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas. It is a part of the Dallas County Community College District. The college enrolls more than 10,000 students every term and the campus is spread across 155 acres. Richland College offers a wide variety of certificates and associates degrees through the following academic divisions:
The official mascot of Richland College is the Thunderduck, and their sports teams are known as the Thunderducks.
Richland College is in Dallas, TX. Dallas is a large city. The school is a public institution. Richland College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include landscaping and horticulture, real estate and construction management, and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 15,311 students study at Richland College (in 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Richland College
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243-2199
General Phone: (972) 238-6106
http://www.dcccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 609 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 162 | accounting, international business, business management, business, electronic commerce, MIS |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 81 | computer networking, web design, data processing tech, computer programming, computer science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 58 | applied horticulture, landscaping, floristry, ornamental horticulture, plant nursery |
| Office And Administration | 53 | receptionist, office data entry, executive secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | electronics tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 35 | real estate |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | teacher aide, education |
| Hospitality | 9 | travel services |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Richland College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 794 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 284 | 19 |
In 2007, Richland College had a total enrollment of 15,311 students (8,004 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Richland College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 850400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 76 | 64 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 76 | $64,908 | 64 | $60,759 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $64,908 | 64 | $60,759 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Richland College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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