Rend Lake College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,300

2023 Average Net Price

$8,518

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,871

51% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.4%

198 Graduates

About

Rend Lake College is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, IL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Rend Lake College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (153 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 degrees), and General Agricultural Mechanization (24 degrees).

In 2023, 1,519 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rend Lake College. 47.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,389 degrees), 23.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rend Lake College is $3,300, which is $−4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rend Lake College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 28 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Rend Lake College is $3,300, which is $4,953 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,518.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Rend Lake College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,300

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rend Lake College was $3,300. The cost of tuition at Rend Lake College is $−4,953 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rend Lake College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,518

2023 Value

14%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rend Lake College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,518. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rend Lake College grew by 14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rend Lake College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,144

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rend Lake College was of $10,144 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.45% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 77.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rend Lake College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89% of undergraduate students at Rend Lake College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.49% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rend Lake College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Rend Lake College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 28 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Rend Lake College had a total enrollment of 1,871 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rend Lake College is 955 students and the part-time enrollment is 916. This means that 51% of students enrolled at Rend Lake College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rend Lake College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.3% White, 6.63% Black or African American, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.748% Asian, 0.481% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rend Lake College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.4%), followed by White Male (38.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rend Lake College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,871 students. The full-time enrollment at Rend Lake College is 955 and the part-time enrollment is 916. This means that 51% of students enrolled at Rend Lake College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rend Lake College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rend Lake College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Rend Lake College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rend Lake College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,670 enrolled students
Black or African American
124 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rend Lake College is 89.3% White, 6.63% Black or African American, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.748% Asian, 0.481% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.107% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 fewer women than men received degrees from Rend Lake College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rend Lake College is white (1,389 degrees awarded). There were 23.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Rend Lake College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (153 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 degrees) and General Agricultural Mechanization (24 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rend Lake College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (161 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (233 degrees), and Agriculture (90 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rend Lake College are Elementary & middle school teachers (85,805 people), Other managers (85,086 people), Registered nurses (42,297 people), Physicians (37,947 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,000 people).

The most specialized majors at Rend Lake College in 2023 are Precision Production (161 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (233 degrees), Agriculture (90 degrees), Human Sciences (66 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (145 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rend Lake College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Rend Lake College are Precision Production (161 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (233 degrees), Agriculture (90 degrees), Human Sciences (66 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (145 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rend Lake College are Elementary & secondary schools (275,506 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (125,669 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (87,767 people), Computer Systems Design (60,054 people), and Outpatient care centers (44,153 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rend Lake College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
151 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
145 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Rend Lake College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 151 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Rend Lake College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

800

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

719

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 800 degrees were awarded to men at Rend Lake College, which is 1.11 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (719).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rend Lake College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Rend Lake College in Welding Technology, which is 8.41 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 174 degrees were awarded to men at Rend Lake College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.34 times more than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% of students graduating from Rend Lake College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rend Lake College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,389 degrees awarded
Black or African American
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rend Lake College is white (1,389 degrees awarded). There were 23.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
742 degrees awarded
White Female
647 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rend Lake College is white male (742 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (647 degrees).

Operations

Rend Lake College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.56M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.91M (29.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Rend Lake College had a total salary expenditure of 28.9M. Rend Lake College employs 25 Professors, 13 Associate professors and 3 Instructors. Most academics at Rend Lake College are Female Professor (14), Male Professor (11), and Male Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rend Lake College are: Management, with 37 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Endowment

$6.56M

2023 Endowment

15.1%

growth from 2022

Rend Lake College has an endowment valued at about $6.56M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Rend Lake College grew 15.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $762k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rend Lake College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.3M

2023 Salaries

2.25%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Rend Lake College paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($28.9M) and a 2.25% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.68% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.58% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rend Lake College paid a total of $3.26M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rend Lake College were Professor with 25 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rend Lake College were Management with 37 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rend Lake College was Female Professor with 14 employees, Male Professor with 11 employees, and Male Associate professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rend Lake College.

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