Riverland Community College

City/population: Albert Lea / 18,125; Austin / 23,671; Owatonna / 25,090

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,841

FAFSA code: 002335

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 4,932
Full-time students: 39.6%
Part-time students: 60.4%
Percent female: 53.2%
Percent male: 46.8%
Percent students of color: 10.8%

Degrees offered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates

Largest programs: Liberal arts and sciences, nursing, construction electrician, business and office technology, computer technology

Unique programs: Associate in Art, business emphasis; Associate in Fine Arts degree: art, music, theater; pharmacy technology, production technician, patient care associate, wind turbine technician

Intercollegiate sports: Men's soccer, baseball, basketball; women's volleyball, basketball, fast pitch softball

Student activities: Student Senate, Student Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, music, theater, intramural sports, SkillsUSA, International Club, R.I.O.T Christian Fellowship, Riverland Community Gay-Straight Alliance, Riverland Gaming Club, Criminal Justice Society, Human Services Club, Left Ear Art Club, ACCENT literary magazine

Housing: Riverland's student housing offers an opportunity for 84 students to live on the Austin campus.

Highlights

Riverland is a comprehensive community college inspiring learning for living through a personalized educational environment.

• Campuses in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna make it convenient to earn the first two years of a bachelor's degree or complete one of more than 50 career program options in accounting, business, business and office technology; construction; computer technology; health; management; manufacturing; service and transportation.
• Support services are available to help students improve study skills, locate resources, address personal issues, make strong career decisions or arrange the details of a smooth college transfer.
• Riverland offers degrees, diplomas and certificates via distance learning (online and interactive television). This provides a flexible opportunity for busy students.
• Big Day On Campus is a visit day for high school students to experience Riverland. Offered monthly during the school year, participants tour campus, hear about student life and meet faculty.
• The college has a world-class health-science education simulation center for nurses, radiographers and lab technicians.
• Riverland is among a small group of community colleges in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system offering an Associate in Fine Arts degree in three areas: art, music or theater.

Last updated: 09/09