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Riverland Community College

Austin, MN·Public·1,895 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,895 students.

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Accept
1,895
Students
$8,463
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,700
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Riverland Community College is a public institution located in Austin, Minnesota with approximately 1,895 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,463 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Riverland Community College is a public community college with three campuses in southeastern Minnesota: Albert Lea, Austin, and Owatonna. Founded in 1940, Riverland offers educational programs and courses to over 4,900 students annually through traditional, hybrid, and online delivery systems.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable two-year option in southeastern Minnesota — at an average net price of just $8,463/year and median graduation debt of only $9,500, the financial risk is low. That said, median earnings of $36,700 a decade out suggest this path works best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a specific vocational credential, not as an endpoint for high earning potential.

Founded
1940
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing8%
Computer Science5%
Education1%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Biological Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,250
Avg Net Price
$8,463
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White61%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,895 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Riverland Community College

1900 8th Ave NW

Austin, MN 55912-1473

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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