At a glance
Average net price
$9,187
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
63.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,175
In-state tuition
$4,500
Out-of-state tuition
$7,800
Cost of attendance
$16,731
Median earnings (10y)
$35,775
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (36%), trades & services (34%), health (20%).
- STEM3%
- Health20%
- Business4%
- Humanities & arts36%
- Social sciences4%
- Trades & services34%
- Liberal arts25.9%~304 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions19.8%~232 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair13.3%~156 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture6.6%~77 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation4.5%~53 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business3.6%~43 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.4%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 331 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 312 | — | $5,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 302 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 261 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 211 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 173 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 117 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 83 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 82 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 71 | $53,704 | $11,875 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 61 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 56 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | Associate's | 41 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Rend Lake College
Rend Lake College is a mid-sized institution located in Ina, Illinois, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 1,175 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Rend Lake College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,187 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,500 for in-state students and $7,800 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,731 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 63.4%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $35,775 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Rend Lake College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (36% of credentials), trades & services (34% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Ina, Illinois (rural), Rend Lake College draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Rend Lake College
Q.How much does Rend Lake College cost?
The average net price at Rend Lake College is $9,187 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,731.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Rend Lake College?
Rend Lake College has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Rend Lake College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Rend Lake College graduate earns $35,775 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Rend Lake College?
Published tuition is $4,500 in-state and $7,800 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Rend Lake College located?
Rend Lake College is located in Ina, Illinois (ZIP 62846).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Rend Lake College at their official website.