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Riverland Community College, Minnesota

Overview of Riverland Community College

The campus of Riverland Community College is in Austin, Minnesota, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Riverland Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in construction trades.

Riverland Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Riverland Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Riverland Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 3,606 students enrolled (2,210 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Riverland Community College values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Classic Conference and Midwest Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Riverland Community College

Riverland Community College
1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
General Phone: (507) 433-0600
Admissions Phone: (507) 433-0517
Financial Aid Phone: (507) 433-0695
http://WWW.Riverland.edu

Riverland Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Riverland Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts181liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine92registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management79human resources development, business management, accounting, business, sales and marketing, small business management
Construction Trades67electrician, carpentry
Mechanics And Repair57autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, engine machinist, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair
Transportation38truck and bus driver
Beauty And Cosmetology33cosmetology
Production Trades27machinist, cabinetmaking, welding
Security And Law Enforcement25criminal justice and police, corrections
Computer Science And Engineering24computer networking, web design, computer security, webmastering, database administration
Engineering Technician24computer systems tech, electronics tech
Medical Assistant And Technician16radiographyer
Family And Social Work15human services
Medical Adminstration12medical secretary, health unit coordinator
Therapy And Counseling11massage therapy
Office And Administration8administrative assistant, office data entry
Law6legal secretary
Agricultural Science And Management5agricultural machine tech
Media3digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging

Number of programs and degrees for Riverland Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree35018
Award of less than 1 academic year14616
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11413
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years1138

Student Body

In 2005, Riverland Community College had a total enrollment of 3,606 students (2,210 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White89%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Minnesota95%
Iowa3%
Wisconsin1%
Kansas1%

Riverland Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time29 %

Riverland Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Riverland Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (507) 433-0517

Riverland Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,384
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,384
Books and supplies$ 650

Financial Aid:
Riverland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233500)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (507) 433-0695

Riverland Community College Faculty

Riverland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year52$54,73632$56,250
All faculty totalacademic year52$54,73632$56,250

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Riverland Community College Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballMidwest Conference
BaseballMidwest Classic Conference

Riverland Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Development
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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Riverland Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Riverland Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Riverland Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Riverland Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Riverland Community College Male % of student body
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Riverland Community College Number of students
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Riverland Community College % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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