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Rend Lake College

Ina, IL·Public·www.rlc.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Rend Lake College is a public community college in Ina, IL. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Rend Lake College is a public community college in Ina, IL. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$3,300
In-State Tuition
+$750 fees
$6,000
Out-of-State Tuition
+$750 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Rural setting

Ski Access

98 miles

Hidden Valley Ski Area

Weather

Warm Climate

50°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

98 mi away
30 skiable acres7 lifts
134 mi away
65 skiable acres8 lifts
28 skiable acres6 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Ina, IL

33°Jan36°Feb46°Mar57°Apr66°May75°Jun78°Jul77°Aug69°Sep58°Oct46°Nov36°Dec

Station: BENTON · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

100/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$3,300$6,000
Fees
$750$750
Total
$4,050$6,750
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

62 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
153 grads/yr
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
153 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
151 grads/yr$41,881
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
147 grads/yr$41,503
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's
145 grads/yr$41,686

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's28 grads$73,721
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's23 grads$65,525
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Certificate106 grads$42,923
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's151 grads$41,881
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate's145 grads$41,686
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate147 grads$41,503
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Other$40,356
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate153 grads
Precision Metal Working
Certificate153 grads
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Certificate73 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rend Lake College located?

Rend Lake College is located in Ina, IL. The main campus address is 468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Rend Lake College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Rend Lake College charges $3,300/year for in-state students and $6,000/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $6,750/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Rend Lake College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Rend Lake College the right fit for me?

Whether Rend Lake College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,000/year out-of-state), campus culture in Ina, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Rend Lake College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Rend Lake College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Ina, IL
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 50°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Marion, IL (MWA) · 27 mialso MDH (30 mi), BLV (57 mi)

Location

Ina, IL

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.