Decatur, IL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Community College (in-state) | $4,680 | — |
| IL average | $18,678 | -75% |
| National average | $18,082 | -74% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,680 | $18,720 |
| Out-of-state | $17,070 | $68,280 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Richland Community College ranks 31 by in-state tuition among the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 265% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Richland Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Shawnee Community College | $4,650 |
| John A Logan College | $4,630 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | $4,590 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | $4,590 |
In-state tuition at Richland Community College is $4,680 per year; out-of-state students pay $17,070.
Richland Community College in-state tuition is 75% below the IL average of $18,678.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Richland Community College is 74% below that.
$4,680 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Richland Community College comes to about $18,720 for an in-state student and $68,280 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Richland Community College ranks 31 out of the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.