by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Rend Lake College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Rend Lake College ran $7,800 annually for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,200; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,600 |
| Fees | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,800 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Rend Lake College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Rend Lake College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Rend Lake College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Rend Lake College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Rend Lake College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,000 |
| One Year Ago | $6,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,600 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Rend Lake College has trended over the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 5.00%, so a year from now students could pay around $8,190.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,190 |
| In 2 Years | $8,599 |
| In 3 Years | $9,028 |
| In 4 Years | $9,479 |
| In 5 Years | $9,952 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $35,296.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Rend Lake College, go to the Rend Lake College Financial Aid page.
