Riverland Community College

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Austin, MN
(507) 433-0600
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What Are the Key Stats for Riverland Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$6,297

Total Enrollment

3,959

Graduation Rate

52.1%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

832

Last reported year

How Riverland Community College Compares

3,959 students places Riverland Community College squarely in the typical trade-college range. $6,297 tuition and $8,017 net price after aid Graduation runs at 52% and retention at 75%. Use these as a baseline against peer institutions — the school sits in normal trade-college territory across most dimensions.

Where is Riverland Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Riverland Community College

235 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0101
CERTIFICATE
42 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 46.0302
40 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.3801
30 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.3901
29 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 48.0508

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Riverland Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

In the History Transfer Pathway program at Riverland Community College, 72% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 39% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,927 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
History Transfer Pathway39%72%73%$5,927
Liberal Arts and Sciences39%72%73%$5,927
Mathematics Transfer Pathway39%72%73%$5,927
Psychology Transfer Pathway39%72%73%$5,927
Sociology Transfer Pathway39%72%73%$5,927

All 85 verified program outcomes for Riverland Community College →

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Riverland Community College

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Enrollment

Riverland Community College enrolls 3,959 students. The student body is 56.8% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 75% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Riverland Community College maintains a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a strong 75% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Riverland Community College employs 64 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 1.6% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Riverland Community College offers programs in 18 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Electrician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In 2025, the college awarded 832 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Riverland Community College is $6,297 for in-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $8,017. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Riverland Community College achieves a 40.4% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 43.2% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN, 55912-1473
Administrator
Kathleen Linaker
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $6,297
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,297
Average Net Price $8,017

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00233500
EIN: 411687554
IPEDS ID: 173063
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