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Rend Lake College

Rend Lake College
468 N Ken Gray Pkwy
Ina, IL 62846-9801

Official telephone: (618) 437-5321
Fax number: (618) 437-5677
Website: https://www.rlc.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 64%
Student:Faculty ratio: 19:1
Total faculty: 49 men, 42 women
Full-time faculty: 21 men, 21 women
Part-time faculty: 28 men, 21 women

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician
  • Agricultural Mechanization, General
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Music, General
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Precision Production Trades, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Welding Technology/Welder
Certificates

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Agricultural Mechanization, General
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
  • Corrections
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Mining Technology/Technician
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
  • Precision Production Trades, General
  • Robotics Technology/Technician
  • Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Welding Technology/Welder

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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