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