Description
Situated alongside a lake, Richland Community College in Dallas, Texas offers what many community colleges do not: mostly academic programs and majors.
Richland’s more than 60 associate’s degree programs are divided up according to distinctive divisions. These include Engineering, Business and Technology, Teacher Preparation and Fine and Performing Arts among others.
Students can major in everything from Environmental Systems Technology to Foreign Languages to Religion to Theatre. Students may also obtain certificates in valuable health careers like Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy.
Fast Track, classes for senior citizens and an honors program are also offered.
The Richland student life experience is, in great part, dedicated to the creative arts with the school offering poetry readings, concerts, art exhibits and performances. There is also a substantial number of creative, religious and recreational student clubs.
Admission is available to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. Students may also apply for financial aid.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$12,856
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,856
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
3,595
Students
- Total Students
- 3,595
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 36%
- Part-Time
- 64%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 99%
- Out-of-State
- 1%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 17%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 79%
- Latino
- 1%
- Other
- 2%
Students State Origin
- Illinois
- 99%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
