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2200 Riverland Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
United States

With three campuses in Albert Lea, Austin and Owatonna, all located along the busy I-90 and I-35 corridors in southern Minnesota, Riverland Community College offers associate degrees in more than 50 career programs, liberal arts and sciences and transfer pathways for those pursuing advanced degrees. To learn more about the Albert Lea Campus watch our YouTube video titled Riverland Community College Albert Lea Campus Tour.
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
21,305
Living Off-Campus
21,305
Living with Family
21,305
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $9,276 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $8,167
$30,001-$48,000: $7,503
$48,001-$75,000: $9,453
$75,001-$110,000: $12,269
Over $110,000: $13,657

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
23:1
Size of Student Body
3,276
Average Class Size
22
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 7%
Hispanic: 16%
Asian: 4%
White: 66%
Two or more races: 3%
International Students: 1%
Unknown: 3%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 29%
20 to 24: 25%
25 to 34: 22%
35 to 44: 10%
45 and Older: 13%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 46%
Women: 52%
New entering students who are transfers
29%

Graduation Rate for Two-Year Programs
42%
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Completers within 3 years by race
Hispanic: 32%
White: 50%
Completers within 3 years by Gender
Men: 44%
Women: 38%
Retention Rate
63%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 67%
Part-time: 47%
Small town/rural
Suburban
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$3,974

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $1,504
Institutional grant aid: $1,417
Federal grant aid: $3,436
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $6,215
$30,001-$48,000: $5,971
$48,001-$75,000: $4,775
$75,001-$110,000: $1,603
School Scholarships
Yes

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Associate's Degree: $15,125
  • Undergraduate Certificate: $10,000
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 50%
  • Undergraduate Certificate: 49%

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  • Transcripts
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Rolling Admissions Deadline

Applications are processed as they are received.

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