Rend Lake College
Rend Lake College is a public college or university in Ina, IL, with about 46 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 63.37% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,187 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,175 74.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.37%
Rend Lake College: what the data shows
Common questions about Rend Lake College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Rend Lake College?
Rend Lake College is located in Ina, IL (ZIP 62846).
Is Rend Lake College public or private?
Rend Lake College is a Public institution.
How much does Rend Lake College cost?
Published tuition: $4,500 in-state, $7,800 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,187.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,424 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,653 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,818 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,858 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,000.
How big is Rend Lake College?
Total enrollment: 1,175 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Rend Lake College?
150%-time completion rate: 63.37%.
First-year retention: 63.8%.
What do graduates of Rend Lake College earn?
Median earnings: $29,814 six years after entry; $35,775 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,809.
30.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Rend Lake College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,214 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 completions)
- CIP 300101 (108 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (99 completions)
- CIP 470303 (58 completions)
- CIP 490205 (55 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (49 completions)
- CIP 190709 (46 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (40 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.2010 (38 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Rend Lake College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.37%; median earnings $35,775 at 10 years; net price $9,187. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rend Lake College was $4,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,187
2024 Value
In 2024 Rend Lake College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,187.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,748 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,187 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,000 4-Year In-State Tuition
$31,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Rend Lake College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% 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 Rend Lake 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 Rend Lake 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 | $3,232 | $4,896 | $5,789 |
| 2014 | $3,000 | $4,650 | $6,471 |
| 2015 | $3,000 | $4,650 | $3,942 |
| 2016 | $3,750 | $6,450 | $6,353 |
| 2017 | $3,750 | $6,450 | $7,590 |
| 2018 | $3,900 | $6,600 | $6,169 |
| 2019 | $4,050 | $6,750 | $5,636 |
| 2020 | $4,050 | $6,750 | $6,295 |
| 2021 | $4,050 | $6,750 | $8,227 |
| 2022 | $4,500 | $7,200 | $8,538 |
| 2023 | $4,500 | $7,800 | $7,309 |
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
74.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Rend Lake College in 2024 is 1,175 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.8%
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
49.71% 100% Completion Time
63.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 49.71% of students graduating from Rend Lake College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Rend Lake College.
Return on Investment
$5,809 Median Student Debt
$35,775 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.24% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
873.52% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Rend Lake College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 314 completions
CIP 30.0101: 108 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 99 completions
CIP 47.0303: 58 completions
CIP 49.0205: 55 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 49 completions
CIP 19.0709: 46 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 40 completions
Communications Technology - 10.2010: 38 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,214 completions
Most popular programs at Rend Lake College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Rend Lake College graduates.
About
Rend Lake College is a public institution located in Ina, IL, offering 46 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,175 students. The institution maintains a 63.37% graduation rate. Approximately 30.25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Ina, IL 62846
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Rend Lake 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 Rend Lake College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,500 and average net price is $9,187 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Rend Lake College earn?
Median earnings are $29,814 six years after entry and $35,775 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Rend Lake College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Rend Lake College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,809.
How big is Rend Lake College?
Total enrollment is about 1,175 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Rend Lake College public or private?
Rend Lake College is a public institution located in Ina, IL.
Is Rend Lake College an HBCU?
No. Rend Lake College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Rend Lake College a tribal college?
No. Rend Lake College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Rend Lake College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Rend Lake College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is Rend Lake College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Rend Lake 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.