Rend Lake College is a public community college located in Ina, IL. It offers 93 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Rend Lake College is $7,800 for Illinois residents and $7,800 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Illinois public community colleges' average ($12,224).

The school has 2,017 students, which is lower than Illinois community collleges' average (3,293). In addition, 164 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Rend Lake College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$7,800$7,800
Books & Supplies$400
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,993
Average Financial Aid$4,861
Cost of Attendance$26,193$26,193
After Financial Aid$21,332$21,332
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Rend Lake College$7,800$7,800
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,668$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Rend Lake College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs5934NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanization24 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine TechnologyNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations7 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist13 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist15 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mining Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Hardware Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant16 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies153 completers
151 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 145 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician21 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Graphic Design12 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Staff Services Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant8 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Home Health Aide/Home AttendantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 28 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training31 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/Commerce3 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Operations Management and Supervision NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,017 students at Rend Lake College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 900 male students and 1,102 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,0029511,051
Male Students900428472
Female Students1,102523579

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,017 total students, 1,020 students enrolled through distance learning (164 students enrolled exclusively and 856 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,017
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses164
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses856
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses997

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Rend Lake College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL
Phone618-437-5321
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$7,800
Out-of-State$7,800
Student Population »2,017 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate12%
Retention Rate65% (Full-time)
41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,861
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)