Riverland Community College
Riverland Community College is a public community college in Austin, Minnesota, enrolling about 2,003 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,298 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,298
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,427 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,003 45.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.13%
Riverland Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Riverland Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Riverland Community College?
Riverland Community College is located in Austin, MN (ZIP 55912-1473).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Riverland Community College public or private?
Riverland Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Riverland Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,298.
Average net price after aid: $7,427.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,612 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,402 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,274 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,827 |
| $110,001+ | $12,676 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,192.
How big is Riverland Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,003 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Riverland Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 52.13%.
First-year retention: 74.9%.
What do graduates of Riverland Community College earn?
Median earnings: $41,043 six years after entry; $45,247 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
23.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Riverland Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (760 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (235 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.1040 (58 completions)
- CIP 460302 (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (37 completions)
- CIP 510911 (34 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (34 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (33 completions)
- Welding Technology (24 completions)
- CIP 490205 (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Riverland Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 52.13%; median earnings $45,247 at 10 years; net price $7,427. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,298
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Riverland Community College was $6,298.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,427
2024 Value
In 2024 Riverland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,427.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,708 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,427 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,192 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Riverland Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Riverland Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Riverland Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,522 | $5,522 | $10,217 |
| 2014 | $5,522 | $5,522 | $9,758 |
| 2015 | $5,538 | $5,538 | $9,991 |
| 2016 | $5,507 | $5,507 | $9,102 |
| 2017 | $5,570 | $5,570 | $8,911 |
| 2018 | $5,570 | $5,570 | $9,748 |
| 2019 | $5,732 | $5,732 | $8,893 |
| 2020 | $5,826 | $5,826 | $9,149 |
| 2021 | $6,060 | $6,060 | $9,362 |
| 2022 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $9,695 |
| 2023 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $8,463 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
45.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Riverland Community College in 2024 is 2,003 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.56% 100% Completion Time
52.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.56% of students graduating from Riverland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Riverland Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$45,247 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.52% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1423.06% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Riverland Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 235 completions
Communications Technology - 10.1040: 58 completions
CIP 46.0302: 37 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 37 completions
CIP 51.0911: 34 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 34 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 33 completions
Welding Technology: 24 completions
CIP 49.0205: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 760 completions
Most popular programs at Riverland Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Riverland Community College graduates.
About
Riverland Community College is a public institution located in Austin, MN, offering 48 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,003 students. The institution maintains a 52.13% graduation rate. Approximately 23.84% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Austin, MN 55912-1473
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Riverland Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Riverland Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,298 and average net price is $7,427 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Riverland Community College earn?
Median earnings are $41,043 six years after entry and $45,247 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Riverland Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Riverland Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is Riverland Community College?
Total enrollment is about 2,003 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Riverland Community College public or private?
Riverland Community College is a public institution located in Austin, MN.
Is Riverland Community College an HBCU?
No. Riverland Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Riverland Community College a tribal college?
No. Riverland Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Riverland Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Riverland Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.0%).
Is Riverland Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Riverland Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.