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Richland College is in Dallas, Texas. Dallas is a large city. The school is a public institution. Richland College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Richland College include real estate and construction management, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The Richland College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 14,399 students study at the school (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Richland College
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75243-2199
General Phone: (972) 238-6106
Admissions Phone: (972) 238-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (972) 238-6188
http://www.dcccd.edu
Richland College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 512 | general studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 169 | computer networking, web design, data processing tech, computer programming |
| Business And Management | 162 | accounting, business, business management, international business, electronic commerce, MIS |
| Engineering Technician | 67 | electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 58 | office data entry, receptionist, executive secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 56 | teacher aide, education |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 45 | real estate |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 25 | ornamental horticulture, applied horticulture, landscaping, floristry, plant nursery |
| Hospitality | 10 | travel services |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Richland College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 736 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 368 | 18 |
In 2005, Richland College had a total enrollment of 14,399 students (7,769 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (972) 238-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Richland College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 850400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (972) 238-6188
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 73 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 73 | $62,437 | 62 | $57,534 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $62,437 | 62 | $57,534 |
*: 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 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
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% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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