Riverland Community College

City/population: Albert Lea/18,153; Austin/23,761

Tuition and fees (2007-2008): $4,598

FAFSA code: 002335

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 4,591
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 2,311
Percent female: 53.4%
Percent male: 46.6%
Percent students of color: 7.4%

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, law enforcement

Unique programs: Associate in Arts, business emphasis; Associate in Fine Arts degree: art, music, theater; pharmacy technology

Intercollegiate sports: Men's golf, baseball, basketball; women's golf, volleyball, basketball, fastpitch 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, Criminal Justice Society, Human Services Club, ACCENT literary magazine

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

Riverland Community College Highlights

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

• Locations in Albert Lea, Austin and the Owatonna College and University Center make it easy 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 and service; management; manufacturing; and transportation.
• Support services are available to help students improve study skills, locate resources, address personal issues, make strong career decisions, pay for college or arrange the details of a smooth college transfer.
• Riverland is approved to offer degrees, diplomas and certificates via distance learning (online and interactive television). Distance learning provides a flexible opportunity for busy students.
• Big Day On Campus is a special day offered monthly during the school year for high school students to experience Riverland. Participants tour campus, hear about student life and meet faculty.
• The college recently opened 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 that offer an Associate in Fine Arts degree in three areas: art, music or theater.

Last updated: 10/07