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Richland College
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Richland College Academics
Richland College is part the Dallas County Community College District which offers seven programs of study including:
- Engineering, Business, and Technology
- Human and Academic Development
- Mathematics, Science, and Health Professions
- Teacher Preparation
- Ethnic Studies, Social Science & Physical Education
- World Languages, Cultures, and Communications
- Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts
In addition, the college offers continuing education and distance learning courses. Continuing education students must be at least 18 years old to apply. This program provides adults the opportunity to enhance their professional skills with additional training and certificates.
Richland College’s distance learning program is designed for student seeking a flexible learning environment. There are five distinct options of classes: online, online partial, online/classroom, video-based, and web-e (enhanced).
Online classes are conducted online through computers and multimedia. All courses use eCampus with no on-campus involvement.Online partial courses use eCampus to conduct the classes as well as include some on-campus testing, orientation, and other activities. Online/classroom courses are conducted half-time via the Internet and the other half-time in a classroom setting. Video-based courses are delivered through a cable channel, DVD, VHS, CD, or MP4 system with instructor communication done via email. Some on-campus testing/activities may be required. Web-e are on-campus classes with some Internet or eCampus use.
Richland College Admissions
Richland College is a two-year college which prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions, as well as serves certificate seeking students, continuing education students, and distance learning students.
To be admitted to the college, students must:
- Complete an application for admission
- Submit transcripts and copy of high school diploma or GED
- Apply for financial aid
- Complete an assessment
- Complete the student online orientation
- Set up an appointment for registration and advisement
Richland College Financial Aid
Richland College offers several financial aid options. Students may be eligible for loans, work-study programs, grants, or scholarships. The school’s website provides detailed descriptions of all financial aid available as well as instructions on how to apply for each type of aid.
To apply for financial aid, students must:
- Have a high school diploma or GED on file at the college
- Be enrolled in at least six hours
- Be a US citizen, or eligible non-citizen
- Not have defaulted on a federal loan
- Show strong academic progress
- Be enrolled at the college, with the purpose of earning a degree or certificate
- Not have been convicted of the sale or possession of an illegal substance
- Register for a netmail email address (highly recommended)
All qualifying students are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the deadline set by the college.
Richland College Students
Richland College is a commuter campus which offers students many opportunities to get involved in campus life. There are over 30 student clubs and organizations, including Student Government, Health Professions Club, Richland College Cheerleaders, a Sign Language Club, Richland College Guitar Ensemble, and more.
The college’s library is open six days a week with some extended evening hours to help students with completing their coursework. The library carries many resources including books and videos, electronic resources, as well as tutorials on how to write essays, research papers, and more.
Richland College Athletics
Richland College is a member of the National Junior College Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) with several team sports for both men and women. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, and soccer while women’s sports include volleyball and soccer.
The Richland College Thunderducks won the 2009 NJCAA Division III Basketball Championship.
Richland College also offers intramural sports for students interested in competitive sports on a non-varsity level. Intramural sports include flag football, softball, soccer, basketball, and golf. In addition, the college has several fitness clubs.
Information Summary
Ranks 2466th overall and 114th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
46.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,370 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
31 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
64% / 52% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
14,555 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Dallas, TX 75243-2199
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,551 (59,551 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 27,426 (2.14 people per house) |
| Families | 13,864 (2.95 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 20,985 |
| Pop. — Asian | 6,378 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 79 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 526 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 28,252 |
| Pop. — Other | 5,437 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 92nd on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.07 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 1 | 0.07 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.33 |
| Larceny-theft | 95 | 6.20 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0.07 |
| Property crime | 101 | 6.60 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Richland College?
Ranks 3969th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,170 | $2,160 | $3,450 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $39 | $72 | $115 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,370 | $3,360 | $4,650 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,372 | $14,362 | $15,652 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,362 | $7,352 | $8,642 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $990  $1,170 |
$1,800  $2,160 |
$2,880  $3,450 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,620  $7,010 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,580  $3,992 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,580  $3,992 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Richland College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Richland College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Richland College Ranks 4038th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,005 | 242 |  26% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,029 | 126 |  14% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,129 | 68 |  7% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,847 | 41 |  4% |
| Any financial aid type | 325 |  36% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Richland College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 271 | 259 | 530 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,101 | 1,685 | 2,786 |
Hispanic | 1,103 | 1,556 | 2,659 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 936 | 924 | 1,860 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 28 | 32 | 60 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,840 | 3,223 | 6,063 |
Race Unknown | 273 | 324 | 597 |
| Total | 6,552 | 8,003 | 14,555 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Richland College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 356 | 602 | |
| 24 | 69 | 93 | |
| 22 | 25 | 47 | |
| 32 | 6 | 38 | |
| 12 | 23 | 35 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Richland College Ranks 877th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $62,777 ($64,549 male / $60,533 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 136 (76 male / 60 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 705 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,534,866 |
Richland College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Richland College is a community college that is part of the Dallas County Community College District and is located in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, Texas (USA) near the border with Richardson and Garland. In 2005, Richland became the only community college to have received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. —Richland website Richland College practices teaching, learning and community building throughout all of its programs.
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